IMA mineral species

Urea

CO(NH₂)₂

Organic mineral, as opposed to the chemical compound.

Urea specimen
Urea (mineral).jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCO(NH₂)₂
ElementsC, O, N, H
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolUr
Nickel–Strunz class10.CA.35

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Lake Rason, Australia

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