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IMA mineral species

Macphersonite

Pb₄(CO₃)₂(SO₄)(OH)₂

Lead carbonate-sulfate mineral.

GoldWhite & Clear

Macphersonite specimen
Macphersonite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₄(CO₃)₂(SO₄)(OH)₂
ElementsPb, C, O, S, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolMps
Nickel–Strunz class5.BF.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

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

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