Kintoreite

PbFe₃(PO₄)(PO₃OH)(OH)₆

Alunite supergroup, phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
PbFe₃(PO₄)(PO₃OH)(OH)₆
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.BL.10
Dana classification
42.7.3.6
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Kt
Locality
🇦🇺 Block 14 opencut, Broken Hill mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Kintore opencut, Broken Hill South mine

Source: Wikidata

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