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Carnotite Mineral Data
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General Carnotite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
K2(UO2)2V2O8•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 902.18 gm |
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Potassium 8.67 % K 10.44 % K2O |
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Uranium 52.77 % U 59.86 % UO2 |
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Vanadium 11.29 % V 20.16 % V2O5 |
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Hydrogen 0.67 % H 5.99 % H2O |
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Oxygen 26.60 % O |
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100.00 % 96.45 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
K2(UO2)2(VO4)2•3(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1899 |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the French chemist, M. A. Carnot (1839-1920). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Carnotite + Pronunciation  |
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