IMA mineral species
Birchite
Cd₂Cu₂(PO₄)₂(SO₄)·5H₂O
Phosphate-sulfate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Cd₂Cu₂(PO₄)₂(SO₄)·5H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cd, Cu, P, O, S, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DB.70 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Broken Hill, Australia
- 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
- Birchite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19810674 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic