Schulenbergite

Formula: (Cu,Zn)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10.3H2O

Origin of name: after locality Oberschulenberg, Harz Mountains, Germany

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 3 or -3

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Colour: light greenish blue

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Luster: pearly

Habit: crystals thin tabular, average 150 micron across

Hardness: 2

Specific gravity: 3.28

Cleavage: none

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