Connellite
A variety of Minerals
What is Connellite?
Connellite is a rare mineral occurring in transparent blue. These minerals can be found in spiky formations with delicate spines and fibers. Connellite is named after chemistry professor, Arthur Connell, from Edinburgh, Scotland. This mineral has since been discovered in a couple of hundred locations over several continents, though in low concentrations.
Uses & Applications
Connellite is a mineral containing large quantities of copper, although it is a fairly rare mineral and isn’t a major source of copper. This mineral occurs in vibrant shades of green and blue and good specimens are prized by mineral collectors. Since it is a soft and brittle mineral connellite isn’t used for jewelry.
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Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Connellite dust is toxic because it contains heavy metals Copper.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Blue, blue-green, blue in transmitted light
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3
- Density
- 3.46 g/cm³
- Streak
- Pale green-blue
- Luster
- Sub-vitreous
- Crystal System
- Hexagonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Cu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 · 3H2O
- Elements
- Cl, Cu, H, O, S
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