Azurite

Azurite Basic information
Product Name:Azurite
Synonyms:Azurite;Tricopper(II) carbonate dihydroxide
CAS:1319-45-5
MF:C2H2Cu3O8
MW:344.67048
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Mol File:1319-45-5.mol
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DescriptionAzurite is a mineral consisting chiefly of basic copper carbonate
Physical propertiesHabit: tabular, massive, prismatic, stalactitic.
Color: azure blue or very dark blue.
Diaphaneity: transparent to translucent.
Luster: vitreous (i.e., glassy).
Streak: light blue.
Cleavage: (011) perfect, (100) good.
Fracture: conchoidal, brittle.
Occurrence: secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of copper ore deposits in association with malachite.
Definitionazurite: A secondary mineral consistingof hydrated basic copper carbonate,Cu3(OH)2(CO3)2, inmonoclinic crystalline form. It isgenerally formed in the upper zoneof copper ore deposits and often occurswith malachite. Its intenseazure-blue colour made it formerlyimportant as a pigment. It is a minorore of copper and is used as a gemstone.
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