Grimselite 
K3Na(UO2)(CO3)3 • H2O [CNMNC approved formula]
Named for the locality: Gerstenegg (Kabelstollen Gerstenegg-Grimsel I), Grimsel, Bern, Switzerland.
IMA status : | Approved Species 1972 () |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
15.02.06.01 |
(15) Hydrated Carbonates | |
(15.02) where A+m B++n (XO3)p · x(H2O), (m+n):p > 1:1 | |
(15.02.06) | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
05.ED.35 |
(05) Carbonates and Nitrates | |
(05.E) Uranyl Carbonates | |
(05.ED) UO2:CO3 = 1:3 | |
Crystal system: | Hexagonal System |
Point group (H-M): | 6m2 (or 6m2) — ditrigonal-dipyramidal |
Other Properties: | Radioactive. H2O Soluble. |
Comments: | Radioactive. |