Curite

Oxide mineral

Curite is a lead with formula: Pb3(UO2)8O8(OH)6·3(H2O). It is named after the physicists Marie, who are both known for their work on radioactivity. The type locality

Identification

Color of mineral

Yellow

Red

Orange

Brown

Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )

Density ( specific gravity )

2.06

2.11

2.15

Luster ( interacts light )

Adamantine

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Orthorhombic