IMA mineral species

Somersetite

Pb₈O₂(OH)₂(CO₃)₅

Carbonate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₈O₂(OH)₂(CO₃)₅
ElementsPb, O, H, C
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSse

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Torr Works Quarry, United Kingdom

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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.