IMA mineral species

Ranunculite

HAl(UO₂)(PO₄)(OH)₃·4H₂O

Uranyl phosphate mineral.

Ranunculite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaHAl(UO₂)(PO₄)(OH)₃·4H₂O
ElementsH, Al, U, O, P
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolRnu
Nickel–Strunz class8.EB.40

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kobokobo open pit, 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.