IMA mineral species
Adamite
Zn₂AsO₄(OH)
Arsenate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Zn₂AsO₄(OH) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, As, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 |
| Density | 4.234 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ad |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BB.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Chañarcillo, Chile
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Adamite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q111200 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Orthorhombic
RedYellowGreenBlueBrownWhite & Clear
Soft, Scratches Easily