IMA mineral species
Orthoserpierite
Ca(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O
Sulfate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Cu, Zn, S, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ospe |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DD.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Chessy, France
- 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
- Orthoserpierite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3886232 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic