General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22·6(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,826.61 gm)
Zinc 13.42 % Zn
Copper 39.14 % Cu
Hydrogen 1.88 % H
Sulfur 7.02 % S
Oxygen 38.54 % O
Empirical Formula:
Cu11.25Zn3.75(SO4)4(OH)22·6(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
green.
Density:
3.39
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
light green
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