IMA mineral species

Gartrellite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

PbCuFe³⁺(AsO₄)₂(OH)·H₂O

Arsenate mineral.

Gartrellite specimen
Gartrellite-113795.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

Chemical formulaPbCuFe³⁺(AsO₄)₂(OH)·H₂O
ElementsPb, Cu, Fe, As, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness4.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGtl
Nickel–Strunz class8.CG.20

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.