IMA mineral species
Queitite
Zn₂Pb₄(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(SO₄)
Sorosilicate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density5.852 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Zn₂Pb₄(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(SO₄) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, Pb, Si, O, S |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 5.852 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Que |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.BF.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
- 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
- Queitite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3927571 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic