LithoCat

MineralCaledonite
FormulaPb5Cu2(CO3)(SO4)3(OH)6
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Pyramidal [mm2]
Cleavage[001] Perfect, [100] Distinct
ColorBlue, Blue green, Green, Dark green
Density5.7 – 6.4 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Translucent
FractureUneven
Hardness2.5 - 3.0
LustreVitreous - Greasy
StreakGreenish white
Type Loc.Leadhills, S. Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Dana 8 Class32.3.2.1
Strunz ClassVI/B.09-10
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