Henmilite

Formula:  Ca2Cu[B(OH)4]2(OH)4

Origin of name:  For K. and C. Henmi, Japanese mineralogists

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Bluish violet

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals rare, euhedral to 0.2 mm; anhedral masses

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  2.52

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale violet to nearly white

 

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