Mrázekite

Formula:  Bi2Cu3(OH)2O2(PO4)2 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Zdenek Mrazek, Czech mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Bright blue

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Needles to 2 mm, sometimes in rosettes; elongate to 0.5 mm at second locality

Hardness:  2 to 3

Specific gravity:  4.90

Cleavage:  1; {20-1}

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