IMA mineral species

Meta-ankoleite

K₂(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ * 6H₂O

Hydrous potassium uranyl phosphate mineral.

Meta-ankoleite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density3.54 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaK₂(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ * 6H₂O
ElementsK, U, O, P, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density3.54 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMak
Nickel–Strunz class8.EB.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Ankole pegmatite field, Uganda

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