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MineralWhelanite
FormulaCu2+2Ca6[Si6O17(OH)](CO3)(OH)3 • 2(H2O)
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Pyramidal [mm2]
CleavagePerfect
ColorLight blue, Greenish blue
Density2.7 – 2.7 g/cm3
FractureSplintery
Hardness2.5
LustreVitreous
Streaklight blue
Strunz Class8/D.07-20
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