Brochantite [ Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 ]

Material properties

Formula Cu4(SO4)(OH)6
Abbreviation Bct
Classifications Minerals containing OH, Minerals containing SO4
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1980 s.p.)
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group P21/c (#14)
Tags Mineral, Sulphate , Hydroxide

Composition

Element Atoms
S 1
H 6
O 10
Cu 4
Total: 21

Specimens of Brochantite

Name Owner Materials Phase purity Image
M2750 Pyrite / Digenite CSIRO Brochantite (3.3%), Chalcopyrite, Digenite, high, Djurleite, Pyrite 3.3