General Information:
Chemical Formula:
K2CuCl4·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 319.58 gm)
Potassium 24.47 % K
Copper 19.88 % Cu
Hydrogen 1.26 % H
Chlorine 44.37 % Cl
Oxygen 10.01 % O
Empirical Formula:
K2CuCl4·2(H2O)
Environment:
Saline sublimations.
Locality:
Vesuvius, Italy.
Physical Properties:
Color:
green or green blue.
Density:
2.418
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to translucent
Habits:
Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals., ,
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
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