Lindackerite

Overview

CuCU4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2·9(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.35 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Lindackerite - 2.0-2.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	greenish blue, apple green
Streak	pale greenish white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	triclinic - pinacoidal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	conchoidal
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 39.02.07.01

Class: 39

Group: 39.02

Subgroup: 39.02.07 - lindackerite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
39.02.07.01	lindackerite	CuCU4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2·9(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 08.CE.30

Group : 08

Subgroup : CE

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
08.CE.30	lindackerite	CuCU4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2·9(H2O)

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