Lautenthalite

Formula:  PbCu4(OH)6(SO4)2 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  After locality; Lautenthal, Harz, Germany

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Blue

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Tabular elongate crystals 0.03 x 0.2 x 0.5 mm, most twinned on (100)

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Cleavage:  2; {001}and {010} good

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Streak:  White

 

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Comments:  Pb analogue of devilline

 

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