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BRASS ORE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
formula, see observation
DEF

A pale green to blue orthorhombic mineral which consists of a hydrous carbonate of zinc and copper occurring as acicular crystals.

OBS

aurichalcite: Named probably from the Greek meaning mountain brass.

OBS

Chemical formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique, constitué de carbonate basique de zinc et de cuivre, de couleur bleu ciel à bleu verdâtre se présentant en touffes constituées de fins cristaux fragiles ou en agrégats de prismes minces et allongés souvent radiés.

OBS

L'orthographe exacte était à l'origine «orichalcite».

OBS

Formule chimique : (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6

Key term(s)
  • orichalcite

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
formula, see observation
DEF

Carbonato hidratado de cobre y cinc, al cual el cobre confiere color verde.

OBS

Fórmula química: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6

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