IMA mineral species
Masuyite
Pb(UO₂)₃O₃(OH)₂ * 3H₂O
Uranyl hydroxide mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density5.08 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Pb(UO₂)₃O₃(OH)₂ * 3H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, U, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 5.08 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Msy |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.GB.35 |
“—” 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
- Masuyite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q769232 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic