Properties
| Chemical formula | Y₈(UO₂)₁₆(CO₃)₁₆O₈(OH)₈·39H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Y, U, O, C, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bij-Y |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.EB.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Shinkolobwe 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
- Bijvoetite-(Y) on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3639889 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic
Yellow