Gerhardtite

Formula:  Cu2(NO3)(OH)3

Origin of name:  For Charles Gerhardt, American chemist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  222

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 5.592, b = 6.075, c = 13.812

 

Colour:  Emerald-green to dark green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals tabular, thick

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  3.40 to 3.43

Cleavage:  2; {001} perfect, {100} good

Tenacity:

Streak:  Light green

 

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