Paratacamite
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What is Paratacamite?
Paratacamite is a mineral in the halide minerals category. Its chemical formula is Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2. Its name is derived from its association with atacamite. It is found in Chile, Botallack Mine in Cornwall, Broken Hill, Australia, and in Italy in Capo Calamita on the island of Elba.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Green to greenish-black.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3
- Density
- 3.75 g/cm³
- Streak
- Green
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
- Elements
- Cl, Cu, H, O, Zn
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