Mimetite
Mimetite is a mineral with the chemical formula Pb5(AsO4)3Cl. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and adamantine to resinous luster.
Mimetite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Adamantine to resinous |
| Typical colors | Yellow, green, brown, or orange |
| Formation | Typically forms in oxidized zones of lead-arsenic deposits |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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