Aurichalcite Mining
Description
Aurichalcite is soft, monoclinic, copper and zinc bearing mineral. It forms a soft, scaly, greenish-blue crust in oxidized zones of copper-zinc ore deposits. It is considered to be a guide or indicator of zinc ore.
| Type | Crystal System |
| Mineral | Monoclinic |
| Mineral Classification | Color |
| Carbonate | blue-green and light-blue |
| Chemical Formula | Luster |
| 4[(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6] | Pearly, silky |
| Streak | Fracture |
| very light blue-green | Uneven |
| Mohs Hardness | |
| 2-2.5 |
Uses
Of value to scientists and collectors.