Natrochalcite

Overview

NaCu2(SO4)2(OH)·(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.49 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Natrochalcite - 4.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	green
Streak	greenish white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 31.08.01.01

Class: 31

Group: 31.08

Subgroup: 31.08.01 - natrochalcite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
31.08.01.01	natrochalcite	NaCu2(SO4)2(OH)·(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 07.DF.15

Group : 07

Subgroup : DF

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
07.DF.15	natrochalcite	NaCu2(SO4)2(OH)·(H2O)

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