IMA mineral species

Herbertsmithite

Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂

Halide mineral.

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Herbertsmithite specimen
Herbertsmithite-Wulfenite-263924.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
ElementsCu, Zn, O, H, Cl
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHer
Nickel–Strunz class3.DA.10c

“—” 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