Claringbullite

Formula:  Cu8Cl2(OH)14 . H2O

Origin of name:  Forj G. Claringbull, British mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6/m 2/m 2/m

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Unit cell: a = 6.671 Ǻ, c = 9.183 Ǻ

 

Colour:  Blue

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Habit:  Crystals platy

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Specific gravity:  3.9

Cleavage:  None

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