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Herbertsmithite
Name
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Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.75–3.95
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good {101 1}
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Atacamite
Structural group
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Her · Approved
IMA
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2003
Named in
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Dark green to blue-green
Typical colors
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Cu · Zn · O · H · Cl
Elements
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