Liebigite 
Ca2(UO2)(CO3)3 • 11H2O [CNMNC approved formula]
Named for Justus van Liebig (1803-1873), German chemist.
IMA status : | Valid species (Pre-IMA 1848) Grandfathered |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
15.03.02.01 |
(15) Hydrated Carbonates | |
(15.03) where A+m B++n (XO3)p · x(H2O), (m+n):p = 1:1 and containing U, Th, Zr, Y | |
(15.03.02) | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
05.ED.20 |
(05) Carbonates and Nitrates | |
(05.E) Uranyl Carbonates | |
(05.ED) UO2:CO3 = 1:3 | |
Crystal system: | Orthorhombic System |
Point group (H-M): | mm2 — pyramidal |
Other Properties: | Radioactive. |
Comments: | Radioactive. |