MOOLOOITE


Meaning of MOOLOOITE in English

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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