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Minerals

Diaboleite

diaboleite

CuPb2Cl2(OH)4

Diaboleite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Diaboleite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Diaboleite is a blue-colored mineral with formula Pb2CuCl2(OH)4. It was discovered in England in 1923 and named diaboleite, from the Greek word διά and boleite, meaning "distinct from boleite". The mineral has since been found in a number of countries.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2.5

Scientific references

  1. Diaboleite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13094 Link
  2. Diaboleite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaboleite Link