General Information:
Chemical Formula:
PbO
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 223.20 gm)
Lead 92.83 % Pb
Oxygen 7.17 % O
Empirical Formula:
PbO
Environment:
Rare mineral of secondary origin associated with galena. Dimorphous with litharge.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Distinct, [010] Distinct
Color:
yellow or reddish yellow.
Density:
9.642
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses., Scaly - Morphology like fish scales., Earthy - Dull, clay-like texture with no visible crystalline affinities, (e .g. howlite).
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Adamantine
Streak:
light yellow
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