Barstowite
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| Barstowite | |
|---|---|
| Category | Lead minerals, Carbonate minerals, Halide minerals |
| Chemical formula | Pb4[Cl6|CO3]•H2O |
| Identification | |
| Color | White to transparent |
| Crystal system | monoclinic |
| Mohs Scale hardness | 3 |
| Luster | Adamantine |
| Streak | White |
Barstowite, formula Pb4[Cl6|CO3]•H2O , is a transparent to white mineral in the monoclinic system.[1] It has a Mohs hardness of 3, a white streak and an adamantine lustre.[1]
The type locality for Barstowite is Bounds Cliff, St Endellion, Cornwall in the United Kingdom.[1] It is named after Richard W. Barstow[1] a Cornish mineral collector.[2]
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