| Mineral | Herbertsmithite |
|---|---|
| Formula | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 |
| Crystal Form | Trigonal/Hexagonal Scalenohedral [3 2/m] |
| Cleavage | Distinct/Good on {10-11} |
| Color | Light green, Blue-green, Emerald green |
| Density | 3.9 – 4.0 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
| Fracture | Brittle |
| Hardness | 3.0 - 3.5 |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Streak | Light green |
| Type Loc. | Los Tres Presidentes Mine, Caracoles, Caracoles dist., Sierra Gorda Dist., Antofagasta Prov., Antofagasta Region, Chile |
| Dana 8 Class | 10.01.02.03 |
| Strunz Class | 3/D.01-57 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 386 |