IMA mineral species
Parauranophane
Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂·5H₂O
Uranyl nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂·5H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, U, O, Si, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Purp |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AK.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Jáchymov, Czech Republic
- 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
- Parauranophane on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4006324 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic