Claraite

Overview

(Cu,Zn)3(CO3)(OH)4·4(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.35 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Claraite - 2  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	blue
Streak	-

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	triclinic -
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 16b.04.03.01

Class: 16b

Group: 16b.04

Subgroup: 16b.04.03 - claraite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
16b.04.03.01	claraite	(Cu,Zn)3(CO3)(OH)4·4(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 05.DA.30

Group : 05

Subgroup : DA

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
05.DA.30	claraite	(Cu,Zn)3(CO3)(OH)4·4(H2O)

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