| Name: | Leightonite Lgh |
| IMA Chemistry: | K2Ca2Cu(SO4)4·2H2O |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Leightonite contains elements: Potassium (K) Calcium (Ca) Copper (Cu) Sulfur (S) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Chile |
| Year First Published: | 1938 |
| IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
| Status Notes: | Palache C (1938) Leightonite, a new sulphate of copper from Chile, American Mineralogist 23, 34-37 |
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| Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
| Oldest Known Age: | 541 Million Years Ago |
| Mohs Hardness: | 3.0 |
| Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
| Specific Gravity: | 2.95 |
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