IMA mineral species
Dewindtite
H₂Pb₃(UO₂)₆O₄(PO₄)₄·12H₂O
Uranyl phosphate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness2.75
💅🪙🍶🔪💎
A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | H₂Pb₃(UO₂)₆O₄(PO₄)₄·12H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | H, Pb, U, O, P |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 2.75 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Dew |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.EC.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.75: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 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
- Dewindtite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3706350 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Soft, Scratches Easily