General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Cu++(C2O4)·n(H2O) (n < 1)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 160.57 gm)
Copper 39.57 % Cu
Hydrogen 0.63 % H
Carbon 14.96 % C
Oxygen 44.84 % O
Empirical Formula:
Cu(C2O4)·0.5(H2O)
Environment:
Outcrop of copper sulfide veins.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1986
Locality:
Bunbury Well, Mooloo Downs, WA, Australia.
Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Color:
blue or green.
Density:
3.43
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
light blue
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