Keyite

Formula:  Cu3(Zn,Cu)4Cd2(AsO4)6 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Charles Key, American dealer

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m or 2/m

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Colour:  Deep sky-blue

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Habit:  Crystals prismatic to tabular

Hardness:  3.5 to 4

Specific gravity:  4.95

Cleavage:  1; {001} good

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Streak:  Pale blue

 

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