IMA mineral species

Molybdofornacite

CuPb₂MoO₄AsO₄(OH)

Molybdate-arsenate mineral.

Molybdofornacite specimen
Molybdofornacite-283006.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density6.6 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaCuPb₂MoO₄AsO₄(OH)
ElementsCu, Pb, Mo, O, As, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density6.6 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMfor
Nickel–Strunz class7.FC.10

“—” 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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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.