General Information:
Chemical Formula:(Pb,Cu)2-3(CO3)1.5-2(OH,F)0.5-1[(Fe,Al)2Si4O10(OH)2]·n(H2O)
Environment:Oxidize lead deposit in contact metamorphosed and faulted shaly limestone.
IMA Status:Approved IMA
Locality:Shirley Ann claim, Ubehebe district, Inyo County, California, USA.
Name Origin:Named for its composition and relationship to surite.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[???] Perfect
Color:forest green, yellow green, or olive green.
Density:4
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Habits:Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., ,
Hardness:2-2.5 - Gypsum-Finger Nail
Luminescence:Non-fluorescent.
Luster:Silky
Streak:greenish yellow
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