General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Cu19Cl4(SO4)(OH)32·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 2,043.53 gm)
Copper 59.08 % Cu
Hydrogen 1.87 % H
Sulfur 1.57 % S
Chlorine 6.94 % Cl
Oxygen 30.53 % O
Empirical Formula:
Cu19Cl4(SO4)(OH)32·3(H2O)
Name Origin:
Named after the Scottish chemist, A. Conell (1794-1863).
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
blue green or light blue.
Density:
3.4
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Acicular - Occurs as needle-like crystals., Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., Radial - Crystals radiate from a center without producing stellar forms (e.g. stibnite)
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luminescence:
None.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
light blue green
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