IMA mineral species

Palmierite

K₂Pb(SO₄)₂

Sulfate mineral.

Palmierite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density4.131 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaK₂Pb(SO₄)₂
ElementsK, Pb, S, O
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density4.131 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPmi
Nickel–Strunz class7.AD.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Vesuvius, Italy

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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