NAMUWITE


Meaning of NAMUWITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Zn,Cu)4(SO4)(OH)6·4(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 528.04 gm)

Zinc 24.77 % Zn

Copper 24.07 % Cu

Hydrogen 2.67 % H

Sulfur 6.07 % S

Oxygen 42.42 % O

Empirical Formula:

Zn2Cu2(SO4)(OH)6·4(H2O)

Environment:

Encrusting hydrozincite.

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1981

Locality:

Averllyn lead mine, Llanrwst mining district, northern Wales.

Name Origin:

Named for the country of origin, and the National Museum of Wales.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[0001] Perfect

Color:

light green or pale sea green.

Density:

2.77

Habits:

Encrustations - Forms crust-like aggregates on matrix., Hexagonal - Six-sided crystal shape in cross-section or habit., Platy - Sheet forms (e.g. micas).

Hardness:

2 - Gypsum

Luster:

Pearly

Streak:

pale green

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