IMA mineral species
Prosperite
Ca₂Zn₄(AsO₄)₄ * H₂O
Arsenate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₂Zn₄(AsO₄)₄ * H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Zn, As, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 4.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ppe |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.CA.60 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
- 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
- Prosperite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3924117 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5