Kinoite

Formula:  Ca2Cu2Si3O8(OH)4

Origin of name:  For E. Kino, Jesuit explorer

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Unit cell: a = 6.99 Ǻ, b = 12.89 Ǻ, c = 5.65 Ǻ, β = 96.1°

 

Colour:  Azure-blue

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Habit:  Crystals tabular

Hardness:  ~ 5

Specific gravity:  3.16

Cleavage:  3; {010} excellent, {100} and {001} distinct

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