Leucochalcite

Also known as
  • Leucochalcit
  • Leucochalcita
  • Leukochalcit
Variety of
Olivenite
OliveniteCu2(AsO4)(OH)

Where it forms, where it's found

9recorded occurrences
Source · OpenStreetMap

Safety & handling

Physical

Lustre
Sikly
Colour
White · greenish white · colourless in transmitted light.

Synonyms

  • Leucochalcit
  • Leucochalcita
  • Leukochalcit

Literature, links & citation

Citations
  1. 1881Sandberger, Petersen (1881) Jb. Min.: I: 263.
  2. 1921Larsen, Esper S. (1921) The microscopic determination of the nonopaque minerals. Bulletin 679. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b679 DOI: 10.3133/b679
  3. 1951Palache, Charles; Berman, Harry; Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons.
Cite this entry
@misc{mineral2026,
  author    = {Mineral Index editorial board},
  title     = {Leucochalcite — Mineral Index},
  year      = {2026},
  url       = {https://mineralindex.org/minerals/leucochalcite-8576},
  note      = {Accessed 2026-05-11}
}