IMA mineral species
Paceite
CaCu(CH₃COO)₂·6H₂O
Calcium copper acetate, organic mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness1.5
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Scratches with a fingernail.
| Chemical formula | CaCu(CH₃COO)₂·6H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Cu, C, H, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 1.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Pac |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 10.AA.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Broken Hill, Australia
- 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
- Paceite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1514707 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
1–2
Tetragonal