IMA mineral species

Changoite

Na₂Zn(SO₄)₂·4H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

White & Clear

Changoite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNa₂Zn(SO₄)₂·4H₂O
ElementsNa, Zn, S, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolCgo
Nickel–Strunz class7.CC.50

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Sierra Gorda district, Chile