Aldridgeite

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Aldridgeite

(Cd,Ca)(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Cd,Ca)(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Adg
Locality
🇦🇺 Block 14 opencut, Broken Hill mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Edward W. Aldridge

Source: Wikidata

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