Chenevixite

Formula:  Cu2Fe2(AsO4)2(OH)4 . H2O

Origin of name:  For R. Chenevix, Irish-French chemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Dark green, olive-green to greenish-yellow

Diaphaneity:  Sub-translucent

Luster:  Greasy to dull

Habit:  Massive

Hardness:  3.5 to 4.5

Specific gravity:  4.38

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Greenish yellow

 

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Comments:  Series with luetheite

 

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