General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Pb26Ag10Cu24Cl62(OH)48·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 11059.45 gm)
Copper 13.79 % Cu
Silver 9.75 % Ag
Hydrogen 0.49 % H
Lead 48.71 % Pb
Chlorine 19.88 % Cl
Oxygen 7.38 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ag10Cu24Pb26Cl62(OH)48·3(H2O)
Environment:
Sedimentary copper deposits.
Locality:
TL: Boleo, Baja California, Mexico.
Name Origin:
Named after is locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [101] Good
Color:
indigo blue or light blue.
Density:
4.8 - 5.1, Average = 4.94
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to subtranslucent
Habits:
Pseudo Cubic - Crystals show a cubic outline., ,
Hardness:
3-3.5 - Calcite-Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
light green
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