Formula: Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6.3H2O
Origin of name: from orthorhombic and serpierite
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: mm2
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: sky-blue
Diaphaneity:
Luster: vitreous
Habit: tabular crystals in fibrous crusts
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 3.0
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak: light green
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: dimorphous with serpierite, soluble in HCl, fluoresces mauve in both SW and LW ultraviolet light
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