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The mineral chalcanthite is composed of hydrous copper sulfate. It is translucent and a rich blue in color. Chalcanthite has a hardness of 2.5. The oxidation of copper sulfides is what causes it to form in nature.

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Chalcanthite is made of copper, sulfur, and oxygen. It is a mineral that forms in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits.

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What is chalcanthite?

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Is lab created Chalcanthite poisonous?

Lab-created chalcanthite is not inherently toxic, but it is important to handle it with care as it can irritate the skin and eyes. It is advised to wear gloves and avoid ingesting or inhaling the substance.


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Copper sulphate found naturally in the Earth's crust is typically in the form of chalcanthite.


When hydrated copper sulfate is heated it loses its water of hydration and becomes copper sulfate?

It becomes a non-crystalline, powdery anhydrous salt.The hydrated (pentahydrate) form is chalcanthite, a bright blue crystal. The rare anhydrous ore form is called chalcocyanite, a gray or pale-green powdery rock.(If heated to 650 °C, copper sulfate becomes copper oxide and sulfur trioxide.)


When hydrated copper sulfate is heated it loses its water of hydration and becomes what?

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