IMA mineral species

Hydrozincite

Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆

Carbonate mineral.

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Hydrozincite specimen
Hydrocynkit, Kopalnia Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Meksyk.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaZn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
ElementsZn, C, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolHznc
Nickel–Strunz class5.BA.15

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