Azurite

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Azurite

Azurite

Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

Carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
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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
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after blue

Source: Wikidata

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