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Kamotoite-(Y)

#61656

Kamotoite-(Y)

#61656
Availability
Sold
Size
2.5 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
Y2O4(UO2)4(CO3)3·14H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Kamoto East mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Tagged
carbonate , REE mineral

Bright gold finch yellow radiating crystals of Kamotoite-(Y) to 4mm. Excellent specimen.

Radioactive!!

Kamotoite-(Y)

Formula
Y2O4(UO2)4(CO3)3·14H2
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Encrustations 
Cleavage
Good, Distinct, None 
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy) 
Color
yellow, bright yellow 
Class
Monoclinic - Prismatic 
Hardness

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Special Info
Radioactive!!

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