Mimetite
☠️ Don't Wear / Don't Make Elixirs
Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Lead arsenate chloride mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, As, O, Cl |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 6.861 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mim |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BN.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- ☠️ Don't Wear / Don't Make Elixirs Lead arsenate chloride. It contains both lead and arsenic.
This stone is in the Handle With Care collection; see the safety section below.
⚠ Handle With Care Moderate caution
Why: Lead arsenate chloride. It contains both lead and arsenic.
Safe handling: Wash your hands after handling. Don't lick it, put it in your mouth, or make elixirs with it. Don't cut or grind it. Display it out of reach of children and pets.
Sources: Wikipedia: Mimetite · ATSDR ToxFAQs: Lead · ATSDR ToxFAQs: Arsenic. General safety information only, not medical advice. More on safe handling.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Johanngeorgenstadt, Germany
- 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
- Mimetite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q424328 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)