IMA mineral species

Lepersonnite-(Gd)

CaGd₂(UO₂)₂₄(CO₃)₈Si₄O₂₈·60H₂O

Uranyl carbonate mineral.

Yellow

Lepersonnite-(Gd) specimen
Lepersonnite-(Gd)-Studtite-Curite-201137.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCaGd₂(UO₂)₂₄(CO₃)₈Si₄O₂₈·60H₂O
ElementsCa, Gd, U, O, C, Si, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLps-Gd
Nickel–Strunz class5.EG.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

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