IMA mineral species

Christelite

Zn₃Cu₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

Christelite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaZn₃Cu₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O
ElementsZn, Cu, S, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCis
Nickel–Strunz class7.DD.25

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Caracoles, Chile