IMA mineral species

Carminite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

PbFe³⁺₂(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂

Arsenate mineral.

Red

Carminite specimen
Carminite-170211.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3.5
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A copper coin scratches it.

Chemical formulaPbFe³⁺₂(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
ElementsPb, Fe, As, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness3.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCmt
Nickel–Strunz class8.BH.30

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.