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Caledonite
Name
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Cu₂Pb₅(SO₄)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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5.6–5.76
Specific gravity
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Pale green
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect; on {100} and {101}, imperfect
Cleavage
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Pmn2_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Cdo · Grandfathered
IMA
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1832
Named in
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Deep verdigris-green, blue-green; pale bluish green in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Cu · Pb · S · O · C · H
Elements
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