About Serpierite
Hydrated calcium copper zinc sulfate, forming pale blue to greenish-blue drusy crusts. It's associated with communication and emotional expression, stimulating the throat chakra.
Primary Hues
Sky Blue, Pale Blue, Greenish-Blue, forms drusy crusts or small tabular crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Serpierite is classified as a sulfate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O. Common crystal habits include crusts and tufted aggregates of tiny lathlike crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O
- IMA Symbol: Spe[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 644.32 g/mol
- Crystal Habit: Crusts and tufted aggregates of tiny lathlike crystals
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Streak: White, pale blue or greenish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Devilline
- Brochantite
- Gypsum
- Aurichalcite
- Smithsonite