Boothite

Formula:  CuSO4 . 7H2O

Origin of name:  For Edward Booth, American chemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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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

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Comments:  Soluble in water

 

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