IMA mineral species

Chenite

Pb₄Cu(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

Sulfate mineral.

Chenite specimen
Chenite-88664.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₄Cu(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ElementsPb, Cu, S, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolChe
Nickel–Strunz class7.BC.70

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Susanna 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.