TERRIUM — A mineralogy cabinet


Mineral

Devillina

CaCu₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·3H₂O · Sulfatos

Devillina — Terrium

Devilline is a hydrated calcium-copper sulphate. It typically occurs as a secondary mineral in the oxidised zones of copper deposits, with blue-green to turquoise colour and fibrous, platy or earthy habits.

Etymology

Named in honour of Henri Étienne Sainte-Claire Deville (1818–1881), an influential French chemist known for developing the first commercial process to produce aluminium.

Specimens in the collection (1)

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