IMA mineral species

Plumbotsumite

Pb₁₃(CO₃)₆(Si₁₀O₂₇)·3H₂O

Unclassified silicate.

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

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₁₃(CO₃)₆(Si₁₀O₂₇)·3H₂O
ElementsPb, C, O, Si, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPtm
Nickel–Strunz class9.HH.20

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