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Pyromorphite Mineral Data
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General Pyromorphite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,356.37 gm |
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Phosphorus 6.85 % P 15.70 % P2O5 |
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Lead 76.38 % Pb 82.28 % PbO |
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Chlorine 2.61 % Cl 2.61 % Cl |
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Cl -0.59 % -O=Cl2 |
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Oxygen 14.15 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral found in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1813 |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek pyr - "fire" and morfe - "form" in allusion the recrystallization reaction of the molten mineral. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Pyromorphite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Campylite |
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Green lead ore |
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ICSD 203075 |
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PDF 19-701 |
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Phosphomimetite |
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