Klyuchevskite

Formula:  K3Cu3FeO(SO4)4

Origin of name:  From locality; Klyuchevskaya volcanos, Russia

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2

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Colour:  Dark green to olive green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Semimetallic

Habit:  Crystals acicular elongate to 0.1 mm in unoriented aggregates

Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  3.1

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Light green

 

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Comments:  Readily soluble in water and weak acid, hydrates in air in one week

 

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