IMA mineral species

Yancowinnaite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

PbCuAl(AsO₄)₂OH·H₂O

Arsenate mineral.

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.

Chemical formulaPbCuAl(AsO₄)₂OH·H₂O
ElementsPb, Cu, Al, As, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness3
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolYcw

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

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

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