
What is Aurichalcite?
Aurichalcite is a mineral, usually found as a secondary mineral in copper and zinc deposits. Its chemical formula is (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6.
The name probably originates from the Greek oreichalchos meaning “mountain copper”.
Last update: January 20th, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Aurichalcite is a mineral, usually found as a secondary mineral in copper and zinc deposits. Its chemical formula is (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6.
The name probably originates from the Greek oreichalchos meaning “mountain copper”.
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