IMA mineral species

Hodgesmithite

(Cu,Zn)₆Zn(SO₄)₂(OH)₁₀*₃H₂O

Hydrous sulfate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula(Cu,Zn)₆Zn(SO₄)₂(OH)₁₀*₃H₂O
ElementsCu, Zn, S, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHdg

“—” 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

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.