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MineralFornacite
FormulaPb2Cu(CrO4)(AsO4)(OH)
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Prismatic [2/m]
CleavageNone
ColorDeep olive-green; golden yellow in transmitted light (small grains).
Density6.3 – 6.3 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent
FractureIrregular, Sub-conchoidal
Hardness2.0 - 3.0
LustreResinous, Waxy, Greasy
StreakOlive green
Type Loc.Renéville Mine, Renéville, Kindanba Dist., Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
Dana 8 Class43.4.3.2
Strunz Class6/F.02-20
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