Chemical Composition A hydrated copper carbonate.
Color Light to dark shades of green. Often banded or with swirled or bull's-eye patterns.
Refractive Index R.I. 1.65-1.91.
Durability Hardness 3.5-4.5. Moderately brittle.
Crystal Structure Monoclinic, often massive.
Specific Gravity 4.05.
Sources / Occurrence Zaire is a primary source.

 

 

 

 

 
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