LithoCat

MineralDescloizite
FormulaPbZnVO4(OH)
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
CleavageNone
ColorBrownish red, Red-orange, Red-brown to Dark brown, Nearly black
Density6.2 – 6.2 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent, Translucent
FractureIrregular/Uneven, Sub-conchoidal
Hardness3.0 - 3.5
LustreSub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Greasy
StreakOrange to Brownish red
Type Loc.Sierra de Córdoba, Punilla Dept., Córdoba, Argentina
Dana 8 Class41.5.2.1
Strunz Class7/B.27-20
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