Chudobaite

Formula:  (Mg,Zn)5H2(AsO4)4  . 10H2O

Origin of name:  For K. Chudoba, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Pink

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Habit:  Crystals small

Hardness:  2.5 to 3

Specific gravity:  2.94

Cleavage:  2; {010} very good, {100} good

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