Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite is a mineral with the chemical formula Pb5(PO4)3Cl. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and resinous to adamantine luster.
Pyromorphite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Resinous to Adamantine |
| Typical colors | Green, yellow, brown, or colorless |
| Formation | Typically forms in oxidized zones of lead deposits |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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