riskiviite
Riskiviite is a rare and highly radioactive mineral belonging to the family of uranyl silicates. It was first identified in 1977 at the Shinkolobwe mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it was found as a secondary mineral in uranium-rich deposits. The mineral was named after the Congolese word *riskivi*, meaning "uranium," reflecting its primary chemical component.
Riskiviite has the chemical formula (UO₂)₂SiO₄·2H₂O, indicating it consists of uranium dioxide, silicon dioxide, and water.
Riskiviite is classified under the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) and is recognized as a valid mineral
Due to its radioactivity, handling riskiviite requires caution. Prolonged exposure to the mineral can pose health
While riskiviite is not economically significant, its study contributes to understanding uranium mineralization and the behavior