Azurite

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Azurite

Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

Carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
3,75
Color
Blue
Luster
Streak
Light blue
Density
3,75 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.BA.05
Dana classification
16a.2.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Azu
Locality
🇫🇷 Chessy
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after blue

Source: Wikidata

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