General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Cu,Zn)5Zn(PO4)2(OH)6·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 678.42 gm)
Zinc 21.69 % Zn
Copper 35.13 % Cu
Phosphorus 9.13 % P
Hydrogen 1.04 % H
Oxygen 33.02 % O
Empirical Formula:
5(Cu0.75)5(Zn0.25)Zn(PO4)2(OH)5·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1983
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
emerald green.
Density:
3.8
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
light blue
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