Ramsbeckite

Formula: (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22.6H2O

Origin of name: after locality Ramsberg, Germany

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: green

Diaphaneity: transparent to translucent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: crystals equant to tabular rhomb-shaped

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 3.39

Cleavage: none

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Streak: light green

 

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