Raspite

(repeating unit)PbWO4IMA symbolRsp[1]Strunz classification4.DG.20Crystal systemMonoclinicCrystal classPrismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)Space groupP21/bIdentificationColourLight yellow, yellowish brown, greyCrystal habitTabular (may have striations), elongateCleavagePerfect {100}Mohs scale hardness2.5–3LusterAdamantineSolubilityDecomposes in HCl

Raspite is a mineral, a lead tungstate; with the formula PbWO4. It forms yellow to yellowish brown monoclinic crystals.[2] It is the low temperature monoclinic dimorph of the tetragonal stolzite.[2][3]

It was discovered in 1897 at Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, it was named for Charles Rasp (1846–1907), German-Australian prospector, discoverer of the Broken Hill ore deposit.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ a b Handbook of Mineralogy
  3. ^ Mindat entry
  4. ^ "Raspite Mineral Data", Webmineral.com, retrieved September 12, 2010

Bibliography

  • Palache, P.; Berman H.; Frondel, C. (1960). "Dana's System of Mineralogy, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. (Seventh Edition)" John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, pp. 1089–1090.


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