Alamosite
A variety of Minerals
What is Alamosite?
Alamosite (Pb12Si12O36) is a colorless silicate mineral named after the place where it was discovered, Álamos, Sonora, Mexico. It is a rare secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zones of lead-rich deposits. For example, the infobox picture shows its association with black leadhillite.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colorless to white, cream, or light gray
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4.5
- Streak
- white
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- PbSiO3 Also given as Pb12(Si12O36).
- Elements
- O, Pb, Si
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