Herbertsmithite

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Herbertsmithite

Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂

Halide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
Group
Halides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
3.DA.10c
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Her
Locality
🇨🇱 Caracoles
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Herbert Smith

Source: Wikidata

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