IMA mineral species
Thermaerogenite
CuAl₂O₄
Spinel mineral.
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Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | CuAl₂O₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Al, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tag |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Arsenatnaya fumarole
- 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
- Thermaerogenite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q56064768 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8
Cubic