IMA mineral species

Leightonite

K₂Ca₂Cu(SO₄)₄·2H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

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Leightonite specimen
Leightonite-120494.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaK₂Ca₂Cu(SO₄)₄·2H₂O
ElementsK, Ca, Cu, S, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLgh
Nickel–Strunz class7.CC.70

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Chuquicamata, Chile

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