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LEAD VITRIOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
PbSO4
formula, see observation
DEF

A white orthorhombic mineral which consists of a sulfate of lead occurring in the supergene parts of lead-ore veins.

OBS

anglesite: Named from the original locality on the Island of Anglesey.

OBS

Chemical formula: PbSO4.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbSO4
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique constitué de sulfate de plomb se présentant en cristaux incolores ou blancs laiteux, minerai de plomb très recherché.

OBS

Étymologie : de la localité de Anglesey, pays de Galles (Grande-Bretagne).

OBS

Formule chimique : PbSO4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
PbSO4
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: PbSO4

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