Beaverite

Formula:  Pb(Cu,Fe,Al)3(SO4)2(OH)6

Origin of name:  After locality; Horn Silver mine, Beaver County, Utah

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  Canary-yellow

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Habit:  Crystals microscopic hexagonal plates forming earthy and friable masses

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Specific gravity:  4.36

Cleavage:  None

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