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| Fleischerite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Pb3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| IMA symbol | fsh |
| Strunz classification | 7.DF.25 |
| Dana classification | 31.07.06.03 (hydrated silicates containing hydroxyl or halogen) |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Identification | |
| Color | White, light reddish-pink |
| Crystal habit | Accicular |
| Density | 4.3 |
Fleischerite is a mineral with hexagonal symmetry. Its chemical formula is Pb3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O. Tends to have light red coloration, sub-vitreous or silky luster, and accicular habit. Hardness: 2.5-3. Named after Michael Fleischer, a co-founder of the International Mineralogical Association. Found in Tsumeb, Namibia. Forms in oxidized portions of a dolostone-hosted hydrothermal germanium-bearing polymetallic ore deposits. It is often confused with dundasite.
References
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