How do I identify Liebigite?

Liebigite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Green to yellowish-green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Liebigite?

Liebigite typically appears in Green to yellowish-green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Liebigite?

Liebigite has a hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Liebigite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Liebigite?

Liebigite is a uranium carbonate mineral with the chemical formula: Ca2(UO2)(CO3)3·11H2O. It is a secondary mineral occurring in the oxidizing zone of uranium-bearing ores. It is green to yellow green in colour. It has a Mohs hardness of about 3. Liebigite, like some other uranium minerals, is fluorescent under UV light and is also translucent. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, but only rarely forms distinct crystals. It typically forms encrustations or granular aggregates. It was first described in 1848 for an occurrence in Adrianople, Edirne Province, Marmara Region, Turkey. It was named for German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803–1873).

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