IMA mineral species
Zincroselite
Ca₂Zn(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O
Arsenate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Ca₂Zn(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Zn, As, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Zrsl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.CG.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
- 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
- Zincroselite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4024472 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Monoclinic