Osarizawaite
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What is Osarizawaite?
Osarizawaite is a greenish yellow sulfate mineral with the chemical formula: PbCuAl2(SO4)2(OH)6. It has rhombohedral crystals. It was first described in 1961 for an occurrence in the oxidized zone of the Osarizawa mine, Akita Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Greenish yellow
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3 - 4
- Density
- 4.183 g/cm³
- Streak
- Greenish yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 Al:Cu is 2:1 in the ideal end-member.
- Elements
- Al, Cu, H, O, Pb, S
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