ANTLERITE


Meaning of ANTLERITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Cu3(SO4)(OH)4

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 354.73 gm)

Copper 53.74 % Cu

Hydrogen 1.14 % H

Sulfur 9.04 % S

Oxygen 36.08 % O

Empirical Formula:

Cu3(SO4)(OH)4

Environment:

Secondary, weathered zone of carbonate-poor copper deposits.

IMA Status:

Accepted IMA 1961

Locality:

Antler mine, Mojave Co., Arizona.

Name Origin:

Named after its locality.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[010] Perfect

Color:

green, light green, emerald green, black, or black green.

Density:

3.9

Diaphaniety:

Translucent

Habits:

Acicular - Occurs as needle-like crystals., Concretionary - Rounded massive fine-grained materials., Reniform - "Kidney like" in shape (e.g.. hematite).

Hardness:

3 - Calcite

Luminescence:

None.

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

pale green

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