IMA mineral species

Metasaléeite

Mg(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·8H₂O

Uranyl phosphate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaMg(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·8H₂O
ElementsMg, U, O, P, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMslé
Nickel–Strunz class8.EB.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.