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IMA mineral species

Caledonite

Cu₂Pb₅(SO₄)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆

Sulfate-carbonate mineral.

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Caledonite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCu₂Pb₅(SO₄)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆
ElementsCu, Pb, S, O, C, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCdo
Nickel–Strunz class7.BC.50

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Leadhills, United Kingdom

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