| Name: | Herbertsmithite Her |
| IMA Chemistry: | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Herbertsmithite contains elements: Copper (Cu) Zinc (Zn) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) Chlorine (Cl) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Chile |
| Year First Published: | 2003 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Braithwaite R S W, Mereiter K, Paar W H, Clark A M (2004) Herbertsmithite, Cu_3_Zn(OH)_6_Cl_2_, a new species and the definition of paratacamite, Mineralogical Magazine 68, 527-539 |
| Structural Group Name: | Atacamite |
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| Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
| Oldest Known Age: | 3200 Million Years Ago |
| Mohs Hardness: | 3.25 |
| Diaphaneity: | 3.0 |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.85 |
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