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Callaghanite with Hydromagnesite

#41446

Callaghanite with Hydromagnesite

#41446
Availability
Sold
Size
5 x 3 x 5 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Cu2Mg2CO3(OH)6·2H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Basic Refractories mine, Gabbs, Nye Co., Nevada, United States

Several excellent micro crystals with Hydromagnesite.

Type Locality

Callaghanite

Formula
Cu2Mg2CO3(OH)6·2H2
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Cleavage
Perfect, Perfect, None 
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy) 
Color
azure, violet blue 
Streak
white 
Class
Monoclinic - Prismatic 
Fracture
Brittle - Uneven 
Hardness
3-3.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

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