IMA mineral species
Soddyite
(UO₂)₂SiO₄·2H₂O
Uranyl nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3.5
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A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | (UO₂)₂SiO₄·2H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | U, O, Si, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sod |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AK.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3.5: 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): Shinkolobwe mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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
- Soddyite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3963910 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Orthorhombic
YellowGold
Soft, Scratches Easily