Bairdite

Pb₂Cu²⁺₄Te⁶⁺₂O₁₀(OH)₂(SO₄)·H₂O

Hydrous lead copper Te(VI) oxysalt-sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Pb₂Cu²⁺₄Te⁶⁺₂O₁₀(OH)₂(SO₄)·H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bai
Locality
🇺🇸 Bird Nest drift
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Jerry A. Baird

Source: Wikidata

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