Chalcophyllite

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Chalcophyllite

Chalcophyllite

Cu₁₈Al₂(AsO₄)₄(SO₄)₃(OH)₂₄·36H₂O

Arsenate-sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₁₈Al₂(AsO₄)₄(SO₄)₃(OH)₂₄·36H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Green
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.DF.30
Dana classification
43.5.14.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Chp
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after copper

Source: Wikidata

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