IMA mineral species

Johannite

Cu(UO₂)₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O

Uranyl sulfate mineral.

Green

Johannite specimen
Johannite-ea9b.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2
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Scratches with a fingernail.

Chemical formulaCu(UO₂)₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O
ElementsCu, U, O, S, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness2
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolJh
Nickel–Strunz class7.EB.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Elias mine, Czech Republic

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