IMA mineral species
Mallestigite
Pb₃Sb₅+(SO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)₆ * 3H₂O
Sulfate-arsenate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density4.91 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Pb₃Sb₅+(SO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)₆ * 3H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, Sb, S, O, As, H |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 4 |
| Density | 4.91 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mlg |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DF.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Austria
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Mallestigite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3843950 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Hexagonal