IMA mineral species

Rouaite

Cu₂(NO₃)(OH)₃

Copper nitrate mineral.

Rouaite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCu₂(NO₃)(OH)₃
ElementsCu, N, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolRou
Nickel–Strunz class5.NB.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Sterling Hill, United States · Sterling Hill, United States · Roua mines, France

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.