Pseudoboléite

Formula: Pb31Cu24Cl62(OH)48

Origin of name: from Greek pseudo = false and boleite

 

Crystal system: tetragonal

Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: indigo-blue

Diaphaneity: translucent

Luster: pearly on cleavage

Habit: parallel growth on boleite

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity: 4.85

Cleavage: 2; {001} perfect, {101} nearly perfect

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