Aubertite Explained

Aubertite
Formula:CuAl(SO4)2Cl·14H2O
Imasymbol:Aub
Color:Azure-blue
Mohs:2-3
Luster:Vitreous
Gravity:1.815

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.

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