IMA mineral species

Gauthierite

KPb[(UO₂)₇O₅(OH)₇]·8H₂O

Hydrous oxyuranyl mineral.

Orange

Gauthierite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density5.437 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaKPb[(UO₂)₇O₅(OH)₇]·8H₂O
ElementsK, Pb, U, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density5.437 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGut

“—” 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

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