Herrerite
A variety of Smithsonite
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Formula:
(Zn,Cu)CO3
Colour:
Apple-green to dark green, bluish green
A Cu-bearing variety of smithsonite (CuCO3 ca. 3%).
Originally reported from León Mine, León Group, San Pedro Corralitos, Mun. de Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Originally reported from León Mine, León Group, San Pedro Corralitos, Mun. de Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1878 (as Herrerite)
3688 (as Smithsonite)
3688 (as Smithsonite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1878:0 (as Herrerite)
mindat:1:1:3688:3 (as Smithsonite)
mindat:1:1:3688:3 (as Smithsonite)
Similar Names
Physical Properties of Herrerite
Colour:
Apple-green to dark green, bluish green
Chemistry of Herrerite
Mindat Formula:
(Zn,Cu)CO3
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Herrerite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Herrerite
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References for Herrerite
Localities for Herrerite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Mexico | |
| Panczner (1987) |
USA | |
| - (2005) +1 other reference |
