IMA mineral species
Aurichalcite
(Zn,Cu²⁺)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Basic carbonate of zinc and copper.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Zn,Cu²⁺)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, Cu, C, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 2 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | light blue |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ach |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.BA.15 |
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Learn more
- Aurichalcite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q410369 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Monoclinic
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