CARMINITE


Meaning of CARMINITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

PbFe+++2(AsO4)2(OH)2

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 630.75 gm)

Iron 17.71 % Fe

Arsenic 23.76 % As

Hydrogen 0.32 % H

Lead 32.85 % Pb

Oxygen 25.37 % O

Empirical Formula:

PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[100] Distinct

Color:

carmine red or reddish brown.

Density:

5.22

Diaphaniety:

Translucent

Hardness:

3.5 - Copper Penny

Luster:

Vitreous - Pearly

Streak:

reddish yellow

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