Formula: (Cu,Ca,Fe)10Bi(AsO4)4(OH)11·2H2O
Origin of name: The name is for Juanita Curtis who found the mineral.
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 9.961, c = 29.19
Colour: Olive to grass green
Diaphaneity: Translucent
Luster: Resinous
Habit: Tabular, microscopic, square outline
Hardness: 1
Specific gravity: 3.61
Cleavage: [001] and [110] perfect, [100] good
Tenacity: Flexible
Streak: Yellow
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