IMA mineral species

Chlorophoenicite

(Mn,Mg)₃Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH,O)₆

Arsenate mineral.

Chlorophoenicite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Mn,Mg)₃Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH,O)₆
ElementsMn, Mg, Zn, As, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCpo
Nickel–Strunz class8.BE.35

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Buckwheat pit, United States