IMA mineral species

Litharge

PbO

One of the natural mineral forms of lead(II) oxide.

Red

Litharge specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density8.81 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaPbO
ElementsPb, O
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density8.81 g/cm³
Streak—
Colorred
IMA symbolLit
Nickel–Strunz class4.AC.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Cucamonga Peak, United States

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.