LithoCat

MineralAurichalcite
Formula(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Prismatic [2/m]
Cleavage[010] Perfect
ColorPale green, Sky blue, Greenish blue
Density3.6 – 3.9 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent
FractureUneven
Hardness2.0
LustrePearly
StreakLight Blue
Type Loc.Loktevskoye Mine, Upper Loktevka River, Rudnyi Altai, Altaiskii Krai, Western Siberian Rgn., Russia
Dana 8 Class16a.4.2.1
Strunz ClassV/C.01-110
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