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Carminite

#31596

Carminite

#31596
Availability
Sold
Size
1.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm - Miniature 
Formula
PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 (RRUFF)
Locality
Mina San Felix, El Antimoneo, Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
Tagged
arsenate

Adamantine red, micro Carminite crystals in the spongy areas of matrix.

EDS Confirmed

Carminite

Formula
PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 
Crystal System
Orthorhombic 
Crystal Habit
Lath, Acicular 
Cleavage
Distinct, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Pearly 
Color
carmine red, reddish brown 
Streak
reddish yellow 
Class
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Brittle 
Hardness
3.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Special Info
EDS Confirmed

Data label from the Heustis Collection

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