Theisite

Overview

Cu5Zn5((As+5,Sb+5)O4)2(OH)14
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	4.3 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Theisite - 1.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	blue green, green
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - pseudohexagonal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	sectile
Fracture	sectile
Luster	pearly

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 41.01.02.01

Class: 41

Group: 41.01

Subgroup: 41.01.02 - theisite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
41.01.02.01	theisite	Cu5Zn5((As+5,Sb+5)O4)2(OH)14

Nickel-Strunz Number : 08.BE.75

Group : 08

Subgroup : BE

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
08.BE.75	theisite	Cu5Zn5((As+5,Sb+5)O4)2(OH)14

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