Brochantite | |
Chemical Formula |
Cu4SO4(OH)6 |
Species |
Sulfates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
3-4 |
Specific Gravity |
3.97 |
Color |
Green, emerald green, or black |
Streak |
Pale green |
Luster |
Vitreous, Pearly |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.728 n = 1.771 n = 1.800 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
PerfectOn perfect. |
Fracture |
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Prismatic crystals; acicular needle-like crystals; druse | |
Geological Setting:In arid climates or in rapidly oxidizing copper sulfide deposits under low acid conditions. |