Johillerite

Formula:  Na(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3

Origin of name:  For Johannes Hiller, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Violet

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

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Habit:  Thin platelets in radial aggregates

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  4.15

Cleavage:  3; {010} perfect, {100} and {001} good

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