IMA mineral species

Fritzscheite

Mn²⁺(UO₂)₂(PO₄,VO₄)₂·10H₂O

Manganese(II) uranyl phosphate mineral.

Fritzscheite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density3.504 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaMn²⁺(UO₂)₂(PO₄,VO₄)₂·10H₂O
ElementsMn, U, O, P, V, H
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density3.504 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFzs
Nickel–Strunz class4.HB.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Ore Mountains, Germany · Johanngeorgenstadt, Germany

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