IMA mineral species

Leesite

K(H₂O)₂[(UO₂)₄O₂(OH)₅]*₃H₂O

Uranyl mineral.

Leesite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaK(H₂O)₂[(UO₂)₄O₂(OH)₅]*₃H₂O
ElementsK, H, O, U
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLee

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Jomac mine, United States

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