Nissonite

Formula: Cu2Mg2(PO4)2(OH)2.5H2O

Origin of name: for W. Nisson, American amateur mineralogist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Unit cell: a = 22.523, b = 5.015, c = 10.506, β = 99.62°

 

Colour: bluish green

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Habit: crystals tabular, elongated or diamond-shaped, minute, in aggregates, thin crusts

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity: 2.73

Cleavage: 1; {100} fair/distinct

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Streak: Light green

 

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