IMA mineral species
Moctezumite
Pb(UO₂)(TeO₃)₂
Tellurite mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Pb(UO₂)(TeO₃)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, U, O, Te |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Density | 7.278 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Moc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.JK.65 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: 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): Moctezuma mine, Mexico
- 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
- Moctezumite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3859780 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Monoclinic
OrangeBrown
Soft, Scratches Easily