Lindackerite

Formula:  (Cu,Co)5(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 . 10H2O

Origin of name:  For J. Lindacker, Austrian chemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  1 or -1

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Colour:  Apple-green, green

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals lath-like, tiny, in rosettes or crusts

Hardness:  2 to 2.5

Specific gravity:  3.20

Cleavage:  1; {010} perfect

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Streak:  Pale green

 

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Comments:  Cu analogue of geigerite and chudobaite

 

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