Anglesite
Anglesite is a mineral with the chemical formula PbSO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 2.5 - 3 and subadamantine to vitreous luster.
Anglesite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | PbSO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 - 3 |
| Luster | Subadamantine to vitreous |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, and green |
| Formation | Forms through oxidation of lead minerals and in the alteration of galena |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2.5–3 — soft
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