| 词条 | Chalcanthite |
| 释义 |
| name = Chalcanthite | category = Sulfate minerals | boxwidth = | boxbgcolor = | image = Chalcanthitefrance.jpg | imagesize = 260px | caption = | formula = CuSO4·5H2O | strunz = 7.CB.20 | system = Triclinic | class = Pinacoidal ({{overline|1}}) (same H-M symbol) | symmetry = P{{overline|1}} | unit cell = a = 6.11 Å, b = 10.673 Å, c = 5.95 Å; α = 97.58°, β = 107.17°, γ = 77.55°; Z = 2 | color = Berlin blue to sky-blue, greenish blue | habit = Typically stalactitic, encrusted, reniform or massive. Natural crystals are rare, but are short prismatic or tabular | twinning = Rare as cruciform twins | cleavage = Perfect on {1{{overline|1}}0}; interrupted on {110} | fracture = Conchoidal | mohs = 2.5 | luster = Vitreous | refractive = nα = 1.514 nβ = 1.537 nγ = 1.543 | opticalprop = Biaxial (-) | birefringence = δ = 0.029 | 2V = Measured: 56° | pleochroism = | streak = White | gravity = 2.12 - 2.3 | melt = | fusibility = | diagnostic = | solubility = Soluble in water, turning it blue | diaphaneity = Transparent to translucent | other = Poisonous | references = [1][2][3] }} Chalcanthite, whose name derives from the Greek, chalkos and anthos, meaning copper flower, is a richly colored blue/green water-soluble sulfate mineral CuSO4·5H2O. It is commonly found in the late-stage oxidation zones of copper deposits. Due to its ready solubility, chalcanthite is more common in arid regions. Chalcanthite is a pentahydrate and the most common member of a group of similar hydrated sulfates, the chalcanthite group. These other sulfates are identical in chemical composition to chalcanthite, with the exception of replacement of the copper ion by either manganese as jokokuite, iron as siderotil, or magnesium as pentahydrite.[4] Other names include blue stone, blue vitriol, and copper vitriol.[2] Uses of chalcanthiteAs chalcanthite is a copper mineral, it can be used as an ore of copper. However, its ready solubility in water means that it tends to crystallize, dissolve, and recrystallize as crusts over any mine surface in more humid regions. Therefore, chalcanthite is only found in the most arid regions in sufficiently large quantities for use as an ore. Secondarily, chalcanthite, due to its rich color and beautiful crystals, is a sought after collector's mineral. However, as with its viability as an ore, the solubility of the mineral causes significant problems. First, the mineral readily absorbs and releases its water content, which, over time, leads to a disintegration of the crystal structure, destroying even the finest specimens. It is critical to store specimens properly to limit exposure to humidity. Second, higher quality crystals can be easily grown synthetically, and, as such, there is a concern that disreputable mineral dealers would present a sample as natural when it is not. Associated mineralsGiven that chalcanthite is found in oxidized copper deposits, it is frequently found in association with other copper minerals. Frequently associated minerals include:
Notes for identificationChalcanthite's blue color is one of its most notable features, but it is insufficient in identification. Other useful tests include associated minerals, crystal habit, solubility and subsequent coloring of the water blue. Chalcanthite can also dye materials blue when dissolved in water, and has a peculiarly sweet and metallic taste, although consuming it can induce dangerous copper poisoning. {{-}}See also
References{{Commons|Category:Chalcanthite}}1. ^Webmineral listing 2. ^1 MinDat listing 3. ^Handbook of Mineralogy 4. ^Mindat Chalcanthite group
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