Geminite

Formula:  Cu(AsO3OH) . H2O

Origin of name:  From Latin for twins

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

Twinning:

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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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