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Callaghanite with Hydromagnesite

#BAC60702

Callaghanite with Hydromagnesite

#BAC60702
Availability
Sold
Size
4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Cu2Mg2CO3(OH)6·2H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Basic Refractories mine, Gabbs, Nye Co., Nevada, United States
Tagged
carbonate , copper

Deep blue crystals to less than 0.5mm with white 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.

Collection
William & Anne Cook Collection
Special Info
Type Locality

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