Aldridgeite

(Cd,Ca)(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O

The cadmium analogue of serpierite, aldridgeite occurs as rare pale blue acicular crystals.

Selected Australian Occurrences:

  • Only recorded from the Type Locality: Block 14 Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales.

Aldridgeite has since been recorded from two other locations – Lavrion, Greece, and New Mexico.

Aldridgeite and smithsonite, Block 14 opencut, Broken Hill, New South Wales. Width of view 3.5mm.