aurichalcite

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:hemimorphite
gptkb:hydrozincite
gptkb:calcite
azurite
malachite
smithsonite
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color green
blue-green
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1839
gptkbp:event oxidized zones of copper and zinc deposits
gptkbp:habit fibrous
acicular
radiating aggregates
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 1.5–2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label aurichalcite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Auc
gptkbp:luster silky
pearly
gptkbp:minedAsOreOf copper
zinc
gptkbp:namedAfter orichalcum
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.57–3.8
gptkbp:streak light blue
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Smithsonite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6