LEIGHTONITE


Meaning of LEIGHTONITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

K2Ca2Cu(SO4)4·2(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 642.18 gm)

Potassium 12.18 % K

Calcium 12.48 % Ca

Copper 9.90 % Cu

Hydrogen 0.63 % H

Sulfur 19.97 % S

Oxygen 44.85 % O

Empirical Formula:

K2Ca2Cu(SO4)4·2(H2O)

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

None

Color:

blue green or light blue.

Density:

2.95

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

3 - Calcite

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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