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CARACOLITE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A rare mineral occurring as a colorless crystalline incrustation and consisting of lead sulfate together with chlorine and sodium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Minéral (chlorosulfate hydraté de plomb et de sodium), du système cristallin monoclinique.

OBS

Il est incolore et se cristallise sous forme d'incrustations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Clorosulfato de plomo y sodio; es un mineral incoloro que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico.

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