Swamboite-(Nd)

swamboite-(Nd)

soddyite

curite

neodymium

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Formula: Nd_0.333[(U⁶⁺O₂)(SiO₃OH)](H₂O)_~2.5
Nesosilicate (insular SiO₄ groups), uranyl mineral, neodymium-bearing mineral
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Specific gravity: 4.0 measured, 4.064 calculated
Hardness: 2½
Streak: White
Colour: Deep to very pale yellow
Very strongly RADIOACTIVE
Environments

Sedimentary environments
Hydrothermal environments

Swamboite-(Nd) is a secondary mineral formed during the weathering of uranium deposits (HOM).

Localities

At the type locality, Swambo Hill, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo, swamboite-(Nd) is associated with soddyite, gypsum and curite (HOM).

Swamboite-(Nd) from Swambo Hill - Image

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