General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca(Nd,Sm,Y)2(UO2)(CO3)4(OH)2·6(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 969.96 gm)
Calcium 4.13 % Ca
Samarium 7.75 % Sm
Yttrium 2.29 % Y
Uranium 24.54 % U
Hydrogen 1.45 % H
Carbon 4.95 % C
Neodymium 18.59 % Nd
Oxygen 36.29 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaNd1.25Sm0.5Y0.25(UO2)(CO3)4(OH)2·6(H2O)
Environment:
Cu-Co deposit.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Locality:
Kamoto East, 5 km W of Kolwezi, Shaba, Zaire.
Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
pale greenish yellow or light yellow.
Density:
3.13
Diaphaniety:
Translucent to Opaque
Habits:
Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., ,
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Pearly
Streak:
white
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