IMA mineral species

Jacquesdietrichite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Cu₂(H₂BO₃)(OH)₃

Borate mineral.

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2
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Scratches with a fingernail.

Chemical formulaCu₂(H₂BO₃)(OH)₃
ElementsCu, H, B, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness2
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolJdt
Nickel–Strunz class6.AB.80

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tachgagalt mine, Morocco

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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