IMA mineral species

Heterogenite

Co³⁺O(OH)

Hydroxide mineral.

Heterogenite specimen
Heterogenite-Chrysocolla-131666.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCo³⁺O(OH)
ElementsCo, O, H
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHtg
Nickel–Strunz class4.FE.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Wolfgang Maassen mine field, Germany