Georgeite

Formula:  Cu2(Co3)(OH)2 . 6H2O

Origin of name:  For George Payne, Australian chemist

 

Crystal system:  Amorphous

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Light blue

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to subopaque

Luster:  Vitreous to earthy

Habit:  Coatings, pulverulent

Hardness

Specific gravity:  2.55

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale blue

 

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Comments:  Amorphous analogue of malachite

 

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