IMA mineral species

Kapellasite

Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂

Halide mineral.

Kapellasite specimen
Kapellasite-89910.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 symbolKap
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): Laurium, Greece

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