General Information:
Chemical Formula:Pb6(IO3)2Cl4O2(OH)2
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 1,800.83 gm)Hydrogen 0.11 %
H Lead 69.03 %
PbIodine 14.09 %
I Chlorine 7.87 %
ClOxygen 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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