Fornacite

CuPb₂(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)

Chromate-arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CuPb₂(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
2,5
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Olive
Density
6,27 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.FC.10
Dana classification
43.4.3.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
For
Locality
🇨🇬 Reneville
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Lucien Fourneau

Source: Wikidata

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