Mitscherlichite

Formula:  K2CuCl4 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For E. Mitscherlich, German crystallographer

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  4/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Greenish-blue, green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

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Habit:  Crystals short prismatic or pyramidal; stalactitic

Hardness:  2.5

Specific gravity:  2.418

Cleavage:  None

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