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Serpierite
Name
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Ca(Cu,Zn)₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O
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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Mohs hardness
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3.07
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavages
Luster
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Perfect on {100}
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Devilline
Structural group
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Spe · Grandfathered
IMA
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1881
Named in
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Sky-blue; greenish blue in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · Cu · Zn · S · O · H
Elements
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