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.
Hardness:
3
Density:
3.75 g/cm³
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Physical Properties of Paratacamite
Colors
Green to greenish-black.
Streak
Green
Hardness
3 , Soft
Density
3.75 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Chemical Properties of Paratacamite
Formula
Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Elements listed
Cl, Cu, H, O, Zn
Common Impurities
Zn
Characteristics of Paratacamite
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