Camerolaite

Formula:  Cu4Al12[HSbO4,SO4](OH)10CO3 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Michel Camerola, French mineral collector

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2 or 2/m

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Colour:  Blue-green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Silky

Habit:  Tufts and radiating aggregates of acicular crystals

Hardness:

Specific gravity:  3.1

Cleavage:  2; {100} and {001} good

Tenacity:

Streak:  Pale green

 

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Comments:  Soluble in HCl

 

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