Heisenbergite

(UO₂)(OH)₂·H₂O

Hydrous uranyl mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(UO₂)(OH)₂·H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Pna2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Hsb
Locality
🇩🇪 Krunkelbach valley uranium deposit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Werner Heisenberg

Source: Wikidata

For sale on the marketplace

View all →
No offers for Heisenbergite at the moment. Browse the marketplace →

Related minerals

We use cookies to make the site work and — with your consent — to improve it. Read more in our privacy policy.