Pitchblende
A variety of Uraninite
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About Pitchblende
Formula:
UO2
Colour:
Black, Brownish-black
Lustre:
Dull
A massive, often globular, possibly impure, variety of Uraninite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3222 (as Pitchblende)
4102 (as Uraninite)
4102 (as Uraninite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3222:9 (as Pitchblende)
mindat:1:1:4102:3 (as Uraninite)
mindat:1:1:4102:3 (as Uraninite)
Physical Properties of Pitchblende
Chemistry of Pitchblende
Mindat Formula:
UO2
Elements listed:
Age distribution
Recorded ages:
Phanerozoic : 310 ± 3 Ma to 34.8 ± 1.6 Ma - based on 60 recorded ages.
Synonyms of Pitchblende
Other Language Names for Pitchblende
French:Pechblende
German:Pechblende
Eisenpecherz
Uranpecherz
Pecherz (in part)
Eisenpecherz
Uranpecherz
Pecherz (in part)
Indonesian:Pitchblende
Italian:Pecurano
Portuguese:Pechblenda
Simplified Chinese:沥青铀矿
Spanish:Pechblenda
Pezblenda
Pezblenda
Traditional Chinese:瀝青鈾礦
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 45 photos of Pitchblende associated with Native Gold | Au |
| 35 photos of Pitchblende associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 27 photos of Pitchblende associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 25 photos of Pitchblende associated with Galena | PbS |
| 23 photos of Pitchblende associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 21 photos of Pitchblende associated with Clausthalite | PbSe |
| 21 photos of Pitchblende associated with Gummite | |
| 20 photos of Pitchblende associated with Thucholite | |
| 19 photos of Pitchblende associated with Rammelsbergite | NiAs2 |
| 19 photos of Pitchblende associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Radioactivity
Other Information
Health Risks:
Prolonged exposure in proximity of the material is a health hazard.
Internet Links for Pitchblende
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-3222.html
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References for Pitchblende
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Localities for Pitchblende
Locality List
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.



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The
Bukov Mine, Rožná deposit, Rožná, Žďár nad Sázavou District, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic