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IMA mineral species

Kegelite

Pb₄Al₂Si₄O₁₀(SO₄)(CO₃)₂(OH)₄

Phyllosilicate mineral.

White & Clear

Kegelite specimen
Kegelite-Siderite-177489.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₄Al₂Si₄O₁₀(SO₄)(CO₃)₂(OH)₄
ElementsPb, Al, Si, O, S, C, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolKeg
Nickel–Strunz class9.EC.80

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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