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Sulfate

Hodgesmithite

(Cu,Zn)₆Zn(SO₄)₂(OH)₁₀·3H₂O
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSulfate

Hodgesmithite

Hodgesmithite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula (Cu,Zn)₆Zn(SO₄)₂(OH)₁₀·3H₂O.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P3). It is a member of the Ktenasite structural group.

IMA symbol Hdg, IMA status: approved, named in 2015.

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 H minerals or help write this entry.