Zincmelanterite
Zincmelanterite is a mineral, a sulfate of zinc, copper and iron with formula (Zn,Cu,Fe)SO4·7H2O. It is a soft monoclinic yellow green mineral with Mohs hardness of 2 and a specific gravity of 2.02.
| Zincmelanterite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Sulfate minerals |
| Formula (repeating unit) | ZnSO4·7H2O |
| Strunz classification | 7.CB.35 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
| Space group | P21/c |
| Identification | |
| Color | Pale greenish-blue, yellow-green, apple-green |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| References | [1] |
It was discovered in 1920 in the Vulcan mining district of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States, and is named for its zinc content and its resemblance to melanterite.[2]
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