IMA mineral species

Kasolite

Pb(UO₂)SiO₄·H₂O

Uranyl nesosilicate.

Kasolite specimen
Kasolite-156559.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb(UO₂)SiO₄·H₂O
ElementsPb, U, O, Si, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKso
Nickel–Strunz class9.AK.15

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