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MineralBoleite
FormulaKAg9Cu24Pb26Cl62(OH)48
Crystal FormIsometric/Hexoctahedral [4/m 3 2/m]
Cleavage[001] Perfect, [101] Good
ColorIndigo blue, Light blue
Density4.8 – 5.1 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Subtranslucent
FractureUneven
Hardness3.0 - 3.5
LustreVitreous - Pearly
StreakLight green
Type Loc.Santa Rosalía, Boleo District, Mun. de Mulegé, BCS, Mexico
Dana 8 Class10.6.6.1
Strunz ClassIII/D.12-10
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