Aubertite is a mineral with the chemical formula CuAl(SO4)2Cl·14H2O. It is colored blue. Its crystals are triclinic pedial. It is transparent. It has vitreous luster. It is not radioactive. Aubertite is rated 2-3 on the Mohs Scale. The sample was collected by J. Aubert (born 1929), assistant director, National Institute of Geophysics, France, in the year 1961. Its type locality is Queténa Mine, Toki Cu deposit, Chuquicamata District, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile.
Hardness:
2 - 3
Density:
1.85 g/cm³
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General Info About Aubertite
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Physical Properties of Aubertite
Colors
Azure-blue.
Streak
(not reported)
Hardness
2 - 3 , Extremely soft to Soft
Density
1.85 g/cm³, Obviously Light Weight
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Chemical Properties of Aubertite
Formula
CuAl(SO4)2Cl · 14H2O
Elements listed
Al, Cl, Cu, H, O, S
Characteristics of Aubertite
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