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Aubertite

Aubertite
Aubertite
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
CuAl(SO4)2Cl·14H2O
IMA symbolAub
Crystal systemTriclinic
Identification
ColorAzure-blue
Cleavage{010} Perfect
Mohs scale hardness2-3
LusterVitreous
Streaklight blue
Specific gravity1.815

Aubertite is a mineral with the chemical formula CuAl(SO4)2Cl·14H2O. It is colored blue. Its crystals are triclinic pedial. It is transparent. It has vitreous luster. It is not radioactive. Aubertite is rated 2-3 on the Mohs Scale. The sample was collected by J. Aubert (born 1929), assistant director, National Institute of Geophysics, France, in the year 1961. Its type locality is Queténa Mine, Toki Cu deposit, Chuquicamata District, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile.

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