| Mineral | Hydrozincite |
|---|---|
| Formula | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| Crystal Form | Monoclinic/Prismatic [2/m] |
| Cleavage | Perfect on {100} |
| Color | White to grey, stained pale pink, or pale yellow or brown; colorless in transmitted light. |
| Density | 3.5 – 4.0 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent, Translucent |
| Fracture | Irregular/Uneven |
| Hardness | 2.0 - 2.5 |
| Lustre | Silky, Pearly, Dull, Earthy |
| Streak | White |
| Dana 8 Class | 16a.4.1.1 |
| Strunz Class | 5/C.01-100 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 238 |