Name: | Aurichalcite Ach |
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IMA Chemistry: | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Aurichalcite contains elements: Zinc (Zn) Copper (Cu) Carbon (C) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Russia |
Year First Published: | 1839 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Boettger T (1839) Chemische Untersuchung des Aurichalcits, eines neuen Kupfererzes vom Altai. Annalen der Physik und Chemie 48, 495-500 |
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Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
Oldest Known Age: | 2046 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 2.0 |
Diaphaneity: | 3.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 3.96 |
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