What is Uraniferous? Definition, Examples, and Geological Settings

Uraniferous is an adjective used to describe a substance that contains uranium. It is often used in the context of mineralogy and geology to describe minerals or rocks that contain uranium.

For example, uraninite (UO2) is a uraniferous mineral that is a major source of uranium. Other examples of uraniferous minerals include carnotite (K2(UO2)2(VO4)2.3H2O), autunite (Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2.nH2O), and schoepite (Pb(UO2)2(PO4)2).

In general, uraniferous substances are those that contain significant amounts of uranium, either in the form of uranium oxides or other compounds. These substances can be found in a variety of geological settings, including ore deposits, veins, and sedimentary rocks.

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