Mineral - Kinoite
Kinoite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Ca₂Cu₂(H₂O)₂[Si₃O₁₀]
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2.5
Streak
whiteblueblue white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
blue
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
tabular
Formation
Metasomatose, Vulkanisch
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rather rare
Synonyms
Kinoite