Goudeyite

Formula:  (Al,Y)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 . 3H2O

Origin of name:   For H. Goudey, American mining geologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6 or 6/m

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Unit cell: a = 13.47 Ǻ, c = 5.902 Ǻ

 

Colour:   Yellow-green

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Habit:  Crystals hair-like, submicroscopic, in tufted aggregates or cross-fiber veinlets

Hardness:  3 to 4

Specific gravity:   3.50

Cleavage:  None

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