Crystal structure of the uranyl arsenate mineral hugelite, Pb2(UO2)3O2(AsO4)2(H2O)5, revisited: a correct unit cell, twinning and hydrogen bonding.
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SUBMITTER: Plasil J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8182802 | biostudies-literature |
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