IMA mineral species
Kipushite
(Cu,Zn)₅Zn(PO₄)₂(OH)₆ * H₂O
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Cu,Zn)₅Zn(PO₄)₂(OH)₆ * H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Zn, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Kip |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DA.35 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kipushi Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Kipushi Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Kipushite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3815558 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic