IMA mineral species

Demesmaekerite

Pb₂Cu₅(UO₂)₂(Se⁴⁺O₃)₆(OH)₆·2H₂O

Uranyl selenite mineral.

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Demesmaekerite specimen
Demesmaekerite-Uranophane-jr-5a.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₂Cu₅(UO₂)₂(Se⁴⁺O₃)₆(OH)₆·2H₂O
ElementsPb, Cu, U, O, Se, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDmm
Nickel–Strunz class4.JJ.20

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Musonoi mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.