Claukosphaerite

Formula:  (Cu,Ni)2(CO3)(OH)2

Origin of name:   From Greek for blue and sphere

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Green

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Luster:  Dull to subvitreous to silky

Habit:   Fibrous in spherules

Hardness:  3 to 4

Specific gravity:  3.78

Cleavage:  None

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