SCHWARTZEMBERGITE


Meaning of SCHWARTZEMBERGITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Pb6(IO3)2Cl4O2(OH)2

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 1,800.83 gm)

Hydrogen 0.11 % H

Lead 69.03 % Pb

Iodine 14.09 % I

Chlorine 7.87 % Cl

Oxygen 8.88 % O

Empirical Formula:

Pb6(IO3)2Cl4O2(OH)2

Environment:

Oxidized lead ores in areas which host caliche nitrate deposits.

Locality:

Cerro Grodo and various other points in northern Chile.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[001] Distinct

Color:

yellow brown, light yellow, or reddish brown.

Density:

6.5

Habits:

Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces., Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals.,

Hardness:

2.5 - Finger Nail

Luster:

Adamantine

Streak:

light yellow

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