Zippeite Definition

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(mineralogy) A hydrous potassium uranium sulfate mineral with chemical formula K4(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10·4(H2O), forming yellow to reddish-brown monoclinic-prismatic crystals with perfect cleavage and formerly used in the manufacture of paint.

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Origin of Zippeite

  • F X M Zippe, Prague mineralogist, and -ite.

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