Blixite

Formula:  Pb2Cl(O,OH)2

Origin of name:  For Ragner Blix, Swedish chemist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Pale Yellow, orange, pale green

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Luster:  Vitreous, sometimes dull

Habit:  Thin crystalline coatings

Hardness:  ~ 3

Specific gravity:  7.35

Cleavage:  1; distinct

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Streak:  Pale yellow

 

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