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Mindat Short Description
Zircon Group. The thorium analogue of Zircon and Hafnon.
This is a rare mineral that is commonly hydrated, and is radioactive.
Geoscience Ontology Status Notes
Originally named thorina: Gahn J G, Berzelius J, Wallman C, Eggertz H P (1817) Examination of some minerals found in the neighbourhood of Fahlun, and of their situation, Annals of Philosophy 9, 452-460
IMA Formula (from Mindat)
Th(SiO4)
RRUFF Formula (from Geoscience Ontology)
ThSiO4
