IMA mineral species

Botallackite

Cu₂Cl(OH)₃

Halide mineral.

Green

Botallackite specimen
Botallackite-rare08-2-27c.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCu₂Cl(OH)₃
ElementsCu, Cl, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBlk
Nickel–Strunz class3.DA.10b

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Botallack Mine, United Kingdom

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