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Sulfate

Dravertite

CuMg(SO₄)₂
Hardness3.5
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSulfate

Dravertite

Dravertite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula CuMg(SO₄)₂.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/n). It is a member of the Zinkosite structural group.

Key properties: Mohs hardness 3.5; specific gravity 3.508; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.

IMA symbol Dra, IMA status: approved, named in 2014.

Forms sublimates around active fumaroles.

It is found associated with Dolerophanite, euchlorine, tenorite, hematite, langbeinite, steklite, fedotovite, wulffite, anhydrite, anglesite (Arsenatnaya fumarole); euchlorine.

The mineral was named to honor the Russian mineralogist and geologist Petr Lyudovikovich Dravert (1879-1945) for his significant contribution to the mineralogy of Siberia.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more D minerals or help write this entry.