LithoCat

MineralCarminite
FormulaPbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
CleavageDistinct/Good on {110}
ColorCarmine red, Terra cotta red, Reddish brown
Density5.0 – 5.4 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent
Hardness3.5
LustreVitreous, Pearly (on cleavages)
StreakReddish yellow
Type Loc.Louise Mine, Bürdenbach, Altenkirchen, Wied Iron Spar Dist., Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Dana 8 Class41.10.6.1
Strunz Class7/B.28-40
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