Lishizhenite
Lishizhenite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula ZnFe³⁺₂(SO₄)₄·14H₂O.
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1). It is a member of the Römerite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 3.5; specific gravity 2.206; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Lsh, IMA status: approved, named in 1989.
Found in cavities and veinlets in anhydrite in the oxidation zone of a Pb–Zn deposit.
It is found associated with Anhydrite, römerite, copiapite, sulfur, gypsum, pyrite, quartz.
The mineral was named to honor Li Shizhen (1518–1593), famous Chinese pharmacologist.
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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