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MineralGilalite
FormulaCu5Si6O17 • 7H2O
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Unknown
ColorChrysocolla green to Pale green
Density2.5 – 2.7 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Translucent
Hardness2.0
LustreWaxy or Gummy
StreakPale green
Type Loc.Christmas Mine, Christmas area, Banner District, Dripping Spring Mts, Gila Co., AZ, USA
Dana 8 Class78.4.4.1
Strunz Class8/D.06-10
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