Hermannroseite
Hermannroseite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the phosphate class, with the chemical formula CaCu(PO₄)(OH).
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group P2_12_12_1). It is a member of the Adelite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 4.08; Pale green streak; Vitreous luster.
IMA symbol Hro, IMA status: approved, named in 2010.
Found as a secondary mineral in an oxidize, polymetallic sulfide deposit.
It is found associated with Conichalcite, whitlockite, pseudomalachite, hydroxylapatite.
The mineral was named to honor Professor Hermann Rose (1883-1976), honorary member of the German Mineralogical Society since 1973 and head of the Mineralogical Institute, University of Hamburg.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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