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