Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density6.04 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Cu¹⁺₂Cu²⁺₂O₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 4.5 |
| Density | 6.04 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Pml |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.AA.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bisbee, United States
- 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
- Paramelaconite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q13109 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Tetragonal
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