General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Cu,Zn)3(PO4)(OH)3·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 374.04 gm)
Zinc 13.11 % Zn
Copper 38.22 % Cu
Phosphorus 8.28 % P
Hydrogen 1.89 % H
Oxygen 38.50 % O
Empirical Formula:
Cu2.25Zn0.75(PO4)(OH)3·2(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Good, [110] Good
Color:
blue green, green, or dark blue.
Density:
3.4
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
3.5-4 - Copper Penny-Flourite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
blue
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