Explore Mineral


Name: Schoepite
Sho
IMA Chemistry: (UO2)4O(OH)6(H2O)6
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Schoepite contains elements:
Uranium (U)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Year First Published: 1923
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Walker T L (1923) Schoepite, a new uranium mineral from Kasolo, Belgian Congo, American Mineralogist 8, 67-69
Structural Group Name: Schoepite
Fleischer's Group Name: schoepite
Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
Oldest Known Age: 2000 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 2.5
Diaphaneity: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 4.8
More Info: Search Wikipedia: Schoepite (Wiki)
Search Mindat: Schoepite
Search Web Mineral DB: Schoepite

Data appearing on this page is derived from the IMA Database of Mineral Properties. Not all properties are applicable to or available for all minerals.


Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Log In

Instagram: @DynamicEarthCollection

© 2024 Dynamic Earth Collection - Curator: Ryan J. Cooper - All Rights Reserved