Birchite

Cd2Cu2(PO4)2(SO4)ยท5H2O

Birchite occurs as radiating pale blue bladed crystals in oxidised ore.

Selected Australian Occurrences:

  • Block 14 Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales (Type Locality).
Birchite, Pinnacles Dump, Broken Hill, New South Wales. Width of view 3.5mm.