tyuyamunite
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tyuyamunite
[‚tyü·ə′mü‚nīt] (mineralogy)
Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2·5-8H2O A yellow orthorhombic mineral occurring in incrustations as a secondary mineral; an ore of uranium. Also known as calciocarnotite.
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