Tag Archives: Carminite
Beautiful Carminite and Segnitite from Hungary
Carminite and Segnitite Carminite | #GeologyFormula: PbFe23+(AsO4)2(OH)2System: OrthorhombicLustre: Vitreous, PearlyDiaphaneity (Transparency): TranslucentComment: Lustre pearly on cleavages.Colour: Carmine-red, terra cotta-red, reddish brown; red in transmitted light.Streak:Reddish yellowHardness (Mohs):3½Tenacity:Brittle From: Meleg Hill, Hungary Photo Tóth László Geology IN
Superb crystals of Gartrellite on Carminite From Namibia
GartrelliteFormula: Pb(Cu,Fe3+,Zn)2(AsO4,SO4)2 · 2(H2O,OH)System: TriclinicColour: Greenish yellowLustre: EarthyHardness: 4½ Strengite Formula: FePO4 · 2H2O System: Orthorhombic Colour: Purple, violet, pink, … Hardness: 3½ – 4 From: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia Credit: Christian Rewitzer FMF Geology IN