Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Cu²⁺₃Zn₆Te⁶⁺₂O₁₂(OH)₆·(Ag,Pb,☐)Cl |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Zn, Te, O, H, Ag, Pb, Cl |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Qzl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.FE.45 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Oriental mine, Mexico
- 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
- Quetzalcoatlite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q409410 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Trigonal
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