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Brochantite
Name
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Cu₄(SO₄)(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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3.97
Specific gravity
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Pale green
Streak
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Vitreous, somewhat pearly on cleavages
Luster
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On {100}, perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Brochantite
Structural group
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Bct · Approved
IMA
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1824
Named in
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Green
Typical colors
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Cu · S · O · H
Elements
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