Aurichalcite

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Aurichalcite

Aurichalcite

(Zn,Cu²⁺)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆

Basic carbonate of zinc and copper

Properties

Chemical formula
(Zn,Cu²⁺)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
2
Color
Green
Luster
—
Streak
Light blue
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
5.BA.15
Dana classification
16a.4.2.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ach
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after brass

Source: Wikidata

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