Clinochalcomenite

Formula:  CuSeO3 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  From monoclinic and chalcomenite

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Blue-green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals prismatic, elongated, striated parallel to c-axis, tiny

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  3.28

Cleavage:  1; {110} perfect

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Comments:  Dimorphous with chalcomenite

 

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