Batagayite

CaZn₂(Zn,Cu)₆(PO₄)₄[PO₃(OH)]₃*₁₂H₂O

Ca-Zn hydroxophosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaZn₂(Zn,Cu)₆(PO₄)₄[PO₃(OH)]₃*₁₂H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Btg
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Batagay

Source: Wikidata

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