How do I identify Changoite?

Changoite can be identified by its hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Colorless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Changoite?

Changoite typically appears in Colorless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Changoite?

Changoite has a hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Changoite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Changoite?

Changoite is a rare zinc sulfate mineral with the formula Na2Zn(SO4)2·4H2O. Chagoite was discovered in the San Francisco Mine near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile. The mineral is a zinc-analogue of blödite, cobaltoblödite, manganoblödite and nickelblödite - other representatives of the blödite group. In terms of chemistry changoite is somewhat similar to gordaite. The mineral's name comes from the early inhabitants of Chile - Changos. Traces of magnesium and calcium in changoite are negligible. Minerals associating with changoite are gypsum, zinc-bearing paratacamite, and thénardite.

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