Formula: Cu(AsO3OH) . H2O
Origin of name: From Latin for twins
Crystal system: Triclinic
Crystal class: -1
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Light green to sea green
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Euhedral intergrown crystals to 0.06 x 0.3 mm
Hardness: 3 to 3.5
Specific gravity: 3.70
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak: Pale green
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Comments:
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