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Kamotoite-(Y) Mineral Data
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General Kamotoite-(Y) Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Y,Nd,Gd)2U++++++4(CO3)3O12•14.5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,790.08 gm |
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Gadolinium 1.76 % Gd 2.03 % Gd2O3 |
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Yttrium 6.46 % Y 8.20 % Y2O3 |
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Uranium 53.19 % U 63.91 % UO3 |
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Hydrogen 1.63 % H 14.59 % H2O |
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Carbon 2.01 % C 7.38 % CO2 |
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Neodymium 3.22 % Nd 3.76 % Nd2O3 |
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Oxygen 31.73 % O |
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100.00 % 99.87 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Y1.3Nd0.4Gd0.2U4(CO3)3O12•14.5(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1986 |
| Locality: |
Kamoto, southern Shaba, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kamotoite-(Y) + Pronunciation  |
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