Vibrational and electronic spectra of synthetic moolooite.

The infrared and Raman spectra of synthetic moolooite, Cu(C2O4).nH2O, were recorded and analyzed on the basis of its structural characteristics and by comparison with related species. The thermogravimetric analysis of the investigated samples show that the water content n, was equal to 0.2. The electronic (reflectance) spectrum of the complex was also recorded and briefly discussed.