How do I identify Chaidamuite?

Chaidamuite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Brown to yellowish-brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Chaidamuite?

Chaidamuite typically appears in Brown to yellowish-brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Chaidamuite?

Chaidamuite has a hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Chaidamuite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Chaidamuite?

Chaidamuite is a rare zinc – iron sulfate mineral with chemical formula: ZnFe(SO4)2(OH)·4H2O. It was first described for an occurrence in the Xitieshan mine south of Mt. Qilianshan in the Chaidamu basin, Qinghai Province, China and was named for the locality. It occurs as an oxidation phase in a lead zinc deposit. In the type locality it is associated with the rare minerals: coquimbite, copiapite, butlerite and zincobotryogen. In addition to the Chinese occurrence it has been reported from the Getchell Mine in the Potosi District in Humboldt County, Nevada.

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