IMA mineral species

Vanderheydenite

Zn₆(PO₄)₂(SO₄)(OH)₄·7H₂O

Hydrous phosphate-sulfate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaZn₆(PO₄)₂(SO₄)(OH)₄·7H₂O
ElementsZn, P, O, S, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolVhy

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Block 14 opencut, Broken Hill mine, Australia

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