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 %
CaSamarium 7.75 %
SmYttrium 2.29 %
Y Uranium 24.54 %
U Hydrogen 1.45 %
H Carbon 4.95 %
C Neodymium 18.59 %
NdOxygen 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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