IMA mineral species
Ianthinite
U⁴⁺₂(UO₂)₄O₆(OH)₄·9H₂O
Uranyl hydroxide mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | U⁴⁺₂(UO₂)₄O₆(OH)₄·9H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | U, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ian |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.GA.10 |
“—” 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
- Ianthinite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3791507 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic