Formula: Ca2Cu2Si3O8(OH)4
Origin of name: For E. Kino, Jesuit explorer
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 6.99 Ǻ, b = 12.89 Ǻ, c = 5.65 Ǻ, β = 96.1°
Colour: Azure-blue
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Crystals tabular
Hardness: ~ 5
Specific gravity: 3.16
Cleavage: 3; {010} excellent, {100} and {001} distinct
Tenacity:
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