IMA mineral species

Parsonsite

Pb₂(UO₂)(PO₄)₂·(0-2)H₂O

Uranyl phosphate mineral.

Yellow

Parsonsite specimen
Parsonsite Grury RGrant-9.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₂(UO₂)(PO₄)₂·(0-2)H₂O
ElementsPb, U, O, P, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPso
Nickel–Strunz class8.EA.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.