Aurichalcite

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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 ore

Source: Wikidata

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