IMA mineral species ⚠ Handle with care

Anglesite

PbSO₄

Sulfate mineral.

Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White & Clear

Anglesite specimen — Anglésite-touizit Monocristal.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula	PbSO₄
Elements	Pb, S, O
Crystal system	Orthorhombic
Mohs hardness	—
Density	6.343 g/cm³
Streak	white
Color	—
IMA symbol	Ang
Nickel–Strunz class	7.AD.35

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

⚠ Handle With Care Moderate caution

☠ Toxic if ingested😷 Dust / fibre inhalation hazard🚫 Don't make water elixirs

Why: Lead sulfate. It contains lead.

Safe handling: Wash your hands after handling. Don't lick it, put it in your mouth, or make elixirs with it. Don't cut or grind it. Display it out of reach of children and pets.

Sources: Wikipedia: Anglesite · ATSDR ToxFAQs: Lead · Mindat: Anglesite. General safety information only, not medical advice. More on safe handling.

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Anglesite on Mindat.org
Wikipedia article
Wikidata item Q156526 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)