| Mineral | Chalcanthite |
|---|---|
| Formula | CuSO4 • 5(H2O) |
| Crystal Form | Triclinic/Pinacoidal [1] |
| Cleavage | [110] Imperfect, [111] Indistinct |
| Color | Green, Green blue, Light blue, Dark Blue |
| Density | 2.3 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent to Translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Hardness | 2.5 |
| Lustre | Vitreous, Resinous |
| Streak | White |
| Dana 8 Class | 29.6.7.1 |
| Strunz Class | VI/C.04-40 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 183 |