IMA mineral species

Urancalcarite

Ca(UO₂)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆·3H₂O

Uranyl carbonate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaCa(UO₂)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆·3H₂O
ElementsCa, U, O, C, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolUca
Nickel–Strunz class5.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.