Woodwardite

woodwardite

copper

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Formula: (Cu1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2.nH2O (x < 0.5, n < 3x/2)
Hydrated sulphate containing hydroxyl, woodwardite group
Crystal System: Trigonal
Specific gravity: 2.38 measured
Streak: Light blue
Colour: Greenish blue, turquoise-blue
Environments

Hydrothermal environments

Woodwardite is an inadequately characterised mineral. It is a rare secondary mineral in the oxidised zone of copper deposits, and a post-mining product (HOM, Webmin).

Localities

The type locality is Cornwall, England, UK.

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