Formula: (Cu,Zn)5Zn(PO4)2(OH)6 . H2O
Origin of name: From locality; Kipushi deposit, Zaire
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Emerald-green
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals prismatic, to 0.3 mm, mostly aggregates of prisms, elongate, to 3 mm
Hardness: 4
Specific gravity: 3.80
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak: Pale blue
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