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.
Sample ages:
| Sample ID | Recorded age | Geologic Time | Dating method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.8 ± 1.6 Ma | Eocene | U-Pb |
| 2 | 50 ± 8 Ma | Eocene | U-Pb |
| 3 | 129 Ma | Early/Lower Cretaceous | U-Pb |
| 4 | 132 Ma | Early/Lower Cretaceous | 206Pb/238U |
| 5 | 135 Ma | Early/Lower Cretaceous | 206Pb/238U |
| 6 | 140 Ma | Early/Lower Cretaceous | U-Pb |
| 7 | 141 Ma | Early/Lower Cretaceous | U-Pb |
| 8 | 152 Ma | Late Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 9 | 156 Ma | Jurassic | Pb-Pb |
| 10 | 158 Ma | Jurassic | Pb-Pb |
| 11 | 159 Ma | Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 12 | 160 Ma | Jurassic | Pb-Pb |
| 13 | 160 ± 20 Ma | Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 14 | 163 Ma | Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 15 | 164 Ma | Middle Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 16 | 176 ± 44 Ma | Early Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 17 | 197 ± 23 Ma | Early Jurassic | U-Pb |
| 18 | 244 ± 9 Ma | Middle Triassic | Xe-Xe |
| 19 | 295 ± 7 Ma | Cisuralian | U-Pb |
| 20 | 310 ± 3 Ma | Pennsylvanian | U-Pb |
Sample references:
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
Associations 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 |
| 22 photos of Pitchblende associated with 'Gummite' | |
| 21 photos of Pitchblende associated with Clausthalite | PbSe |
| 20 photos of Pitchblende associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 20 photos of Pitchblende associated with 'Thucholite' | |
| 19 photos of Pitchblende associated with Rammelsbergite | NiAs2 |
Radioactivity
Other Information
Health Risks:
Prolonged exposure in proximity of the material is a health hazard.
Internet Links for Pitchblende
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References for Pitchblende
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Localities for Pitchblende
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The 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.
Bukov Mine, Rožná deposit, Rožná, Žďár nad Sázavou District, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic