General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CuFe+++6(PO4)4(OH)8·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 986.63 gm)
Iron 33.96 % Fe
Copper 6.44 % Cu
Phosphorus 12.56 % P
Hydrogen 1.63 % H
Oxygen 45.41 % O
Empirical Formula:
CuFe2+6(PO4)4(OH)8·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [0101] Good
Color:
apple green or dark green.
Density:
3.1
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Habits:
Encrustations - Forms crust-like aggregates on matrix., ,
Hardness:
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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