IMA mineral species

Paulscherrerite

UO₂(OH)₂

Uranyl hydroxide mineral.

Yellow

Properties

Chemical formulaUO₂(OH)₂
ElementsU, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakyellow
Color—
IMA symbolPsc
Nickel–Strunz class4.GA.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Painter, Australia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.