Chalconatronite

Formula:  Na2Cu(CO3)2 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  From composition

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Greenish-blue

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Habit:  Crystals small laths or hexagonal plates; fine-grained crusts

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Specific gravity:  2.27

Cleavage:  None

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