Orthoserpierite

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Orthoserpierite

Orthoserpierite

Ca(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
7.DD.30
Dana classification
31.6.7.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ospe
Locality
🇫🇷 Chessy
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after serpierite

Source: Wikidata

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