IMA mineral species
Edwardsite
Cu₃Cd₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O
Sulfate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Cu₃Cd₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Cd, S, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Edw |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DD.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Block 14 opencut, Broken Hill mine, Australia
- 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
- Edwardsite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19833520 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic