Umohoite is a rare oxide and hydroxide mineral. The name of this mineral reflects its composition: uranyl (U), molybdate (Mo) and water (). Its chemical formula is (UO2)MoO4ยท2H2O.
Umohoite's type location is in Marysvale, the mineral was first described by Paul F. Kerr and G. P. Brophy in 1953.Brophy, G.P. & Kerr, P.F. (1953): Hydrous uranium molybdate in Marysvale ore. Annual Report June 30, 1952 - April 1, 1953 U.S.Atomic Energy Comm., RME-3046, 45-51.
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