IMA mineral species
Kamotoite-(Y)
Y₂(UO₂)₄(CO₃)₃O₄ * 14H₂O
Uranyl carbonate mineral.
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Properties
| Chemical formula | Y₂(UO₂)₄(CO₃)₃O₄ * 14H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Y, U, O, C, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Kmt-Y |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.EA.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kamoto mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Kamotoite-(Y) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3812706 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic