Crystopedia
IMA mineral species

Zhanghengite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

CuZn

Alloy mineral.

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Zhanghengite specimen
Zhanghengite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3.5
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A copper coin scratches it.

⚖ Density8.596 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Cubic
Chemical formulaCuZn
ElementsCu, Zn
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness3.5
Density8.596 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolZhg
Nickel–Strunz class1.AB.10a

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

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