Name: | Brochantite Bct |
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IMA Chemistry: | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Brochantite contains elements: Copper (Cu) Sulfur (S) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Russia |
Year First Published: | 1824 |
IMA Status: | Approved |
Status Notes: | Levy A (1824) On a new mineral substance, The Annals of Philosophy 8, 241-245 |
Structural Group Name: | Brochantite |
Fleischer's Group Name: | |
Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
Oldest Known Age: | 4000 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 3.75 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 3.97 |
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