Formula: CuSO4 . 7H2O
Origin of name: For Edward Booth, American chemist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: Unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Light blue
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals rare; massive with crystalline structure or fibrous
Hardness: 2 to 2.5
Specific gravity: ~ 2.1
Cleavage: 1; {001} imperfect
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Soluble in water
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