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Esquema molecular
Aurichalcite
(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Description
Aurichalcite is a zinc copper carbonate mineral, known for its delicate acicular or spherulitic aggregates.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
ortorrómbico
Luster
sedoso a perlado
Streak
blanca
Density
3.64 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
300 °C
Mohs Scale — 2/10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Referencia: Yeso
Color
#40E0D0
#7FFFD4
#008080
Azul verdoso claro a verde pálido
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Decorative collection mineral
Uso industrial
Minor source of zinc and copper
Similar minerals
Compare species
| Properties | Aurichalcite | Malachite |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Classification | Carbonates | Carbonates |
| Crystal system | ortorrómbico | Monoclinic |
| Hardness | 2 | 3.5 |
| Density | 3.64 g/cm³ | 3.6 g/cm³ |
| Luster | sedoso a perlado | vitreous |
| Streak | blanca | light green |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: malaquita · hemimorfita · hidrozincita
Derivatives and uses
Metallic copper, Metallic zinc
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Estados Unidos, México, Grecia, Francia, Italia
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Zn · Cu · C · O · H
H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass1.008 u
Density0.0899 g/cm³
Melting point-259.2 °C
Boiling point-252.9 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
