IMA mineral species
Metaheinrichite
Ba(UO₂)₂(AsO₄)₂ * 8H₂O
Barium uranyl arsenate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness2.5
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Scratches with a fingernail.
| Chemical formula | Ba(UO₂)₂(AsO₄)₂ * 8H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ba, U, O, As, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mhrc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.EB.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Lakeview, United States · Wittichen, Germany
- 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
- Metaheinrichite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3855432 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Soft, Scratches Easily