Hermannjahnite

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Hermannjahnite is a rare sulfate mineral with the relatively simple formula CuZn(SO4)2. It is one of many fumarolic minerals discovered on the Tolbachik volcano.[2][3]

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Hermannjahnite
General
CategorySulfate
FormulaCuZn(SO4)2
IMA symbolHjh[1]
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Crystal classPrismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)
Space groupP21/n
Unit cella = 4.81, b = 8.48,
c = 6.76 [Å], β = 93.04° (approximated)
Identification
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Relation to other minerals

Hermannjahnite is a zinc-analogue of dravertite – another mineral from prolific Tolbachik.[4] Minerals somewhat chemically similar to hermannjahnite include ktenasite and christelite.[5][6]

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