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Kamitugaite Mineral Data

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General Kamitugaite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: PbAl(UO2)5(PO4)2(OH)9•9.5(H2O)
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 2,098.47 gm
   Uranium     56.71 %  U    64.34 % UO2
   Aluminum     1.29 %  Al    2.43 % Al2O3
   Phosphorus   2.95 %  P     6.76 % P2O5
   Hydrogen     1.34 %  H    12.02 % H2O
   Lead         9.87 %  Pb   10.64 % PbO
   Oxygen      27.83 %  O
              ______        ______ 
              100.00 %       96.19 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: PbAl(UO2)5(PO4)2(OH)9•9.5(H2O)
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 1984
Help on Locality: Locality: Kobokobo, Kivu, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for the mining district at the locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Kamitugaite + Pronunciation Say KAMITUGAITE