ZINCOLIVENITE

CuZn(AsO4)(OH)

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Crystal Class

Dipyramidal

Space Group

Pnnm

Point Group

2/m 2/m 2/m

Structure & Data

Crystal Structure

Cell Data

a=8.5, b=8.52Å, c=5.99Å, Z=4

Geology & Identification

Geologic Occurrence

Secondary mineral in oxidized zone of Cu-depositsZINCOLIVENITEZINCOLIVENITE

Habit

Thick prismatic micro crystals

Twinning

Relationships

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER MINERALS

Olivenite group; distinct mid-member of olivenite-adamite series with Cu-Zn 1:1 and ordered; AsO4 analog of zincolibethenite

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