IMA mineral species
Olivenite
Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Arsenate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3
💅🪙🍶🔪💎
A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, As, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Oli |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BB.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
Learn more
- Olivenite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q415831 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Orthorhombic
YellowGreenBrownGrayWhite & Clear
Soft, Scratches Easily