Pseudoboleite

Overview

Pb5Cu4Cl10(OH)8·2(H2O)

Fluorescence: noneNot RadioactiveMagnetic: no
Description
Physical Properties
PropertyValue

Density

4.85 g/cc

Hardness - Mohs

Pseudoboleite - 2.5 10Diamond
9Carborundum
8Topaz
7Quartz
6Orthoclase
5Apatite
4Fluorite
3Calcite
2Gypsum
1Talc

Color

deep blue

Streak

light green

Crystal Properties
PropertyValue

Crystal structure

tetragonal - ditetragonal dipyramidal

Cleavage

perfect

Tenacity

-

Fracture

uneven

Luster

vitreous, pearly

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 10.06.08.01


Class: 10


Group: 10.06


Subgroup: 10.06.08 - pseudoboleite


Dana NumberMineral NameFormula
10.06.08.01pseudoboleitePb5Cu4Cl10(OH)8·2(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 03.DB.10


Group : 03


Subgroup : DB


Nickel-Strunz NumberMineral NameFormula
03.DB.10pseudoboleitePb5Cu4Cl10(OH)8·2(H2O)
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