Chalcosiderite

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf phosphate mineral
gptkbp:associatedMinerals turquoise
lazulite
malachite
cornwallite
gptkbp:category phosphate minerals
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CuFe6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color green
yellow-green
blue-green
gptkbp:crystalSystem triclinic
gptkbp:event secondary mineral in oxidized zones of copper deposits
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1823
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 4.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chalcosiderite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Csd
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cornwall,_England
gptkbp:luster vitreous
dull
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for copper and iron
gptkbp:relatedGroup turquoise group
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.05–3.2
gptkbp:streak green
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:uses collector's mineral
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Variscite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7