LithoCat

MineralAmmineite
FormulaCuCl2(NH3)2
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
CleavagePerfect on [001], Good on [110]
ColorDeep blue to Sky blue
Density2.3 – 2.4 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent to Transparent
Hardness1.0
LustreVitreous
StreakLight blue
Type Loc.Pabellón de Pica, Chanabaya, Iquique Prov., Tarapacá Rgn., Chile
Strunz Class3.C
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