General Information:
Chemical Formula:
PbBiH(VO4)2·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 683.10 gm)
Vanadium 14.91 % V
Bismuth 30.59 % Bi
Hydrogen 0.74 % H
Lead 30.33 % Pb
Oxygen 23.42 % O
Empirical Formula:
PbBiH(VO4)2·2(H2O)
Environment:
Oxide zone of a tungsten mine.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Locality:
Potts, Lander Coundy, Nevada. USA.
Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
bright yellow.
Density:
7
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Prismatic - Crystals Shaped like Slender Prisms (e.g. tourmaline)., Pyramidal - Crystals are shaped like pyramids.,
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Adamantine
Streak:
light yellow
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