Shannonite

Formula Pb2CO3O

Origin of name: For David M. Shannon (1942-2004), a mineral dealer who helped collect the first samples of the mineral.

 

Crystal system: Orthorhombic

Crystal class: 222

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 9.294, b = 9, c = 5.133

 

Colour: White

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Luster: Waxy

Habit: Porcelainous, encrustations, platy

Hardness: 3-3.5

Specific gravity: 9.31

Cleavage: None

Tenacity: Brittle, uneven fracture

Streak: White

 

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