IMA mineral species
Cryptochalcite
K₂Cu₅O(SO₄)₅
Oxosulfate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | K₂Cu₅O(SO₄)₅ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Cu, O, S |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cpch |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Arsenatnaya fumarole
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Cryptochalcite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q20871378 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Triclinic