IMA mineral species

Ashburtonite

HCu₄Pb₄Si₄O₁₂(HCO₃)₄(OH)₄Cl

Cyclosilicate mineral.

Blue

Ashburtonite specimen
Ashburtonite-596731.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaHCu₄Pb₄Si₄O₁₂(HCO₃)₄(OH)₄Cl
ElementsH, Cu, Pb, Si, O, C, Cl
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streaklight blue
Color—
IMA symbolAhb
Nickel–Strunz class9.CF.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Ashburton Downs, Australia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.