Boothite
A variety of Minerals
What is Boothite?
Boothite is a very rare, naturally occurring mineral containing hydrated copper sulphate. Discovered in Oakland California before 1959.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Light blue; light blue in transmitted light.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2 - 2.5
- Density
- 1.94 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- CuSO4 · 7H2O
- Elements
- Cu, H, O, S
Also Known As
BoothiteCopper-melanterite
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