How do I identify Blixite?

Blixite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Pale yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Blixite?

Blixite typically appears in Pale yellow, yellow-orange to greyish yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Blixite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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See where Blixite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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Chemical Formula: Pb8O5(OH)2Cl4 Originally assumed to be Pb2(O,OH)2Cl. Krivovichev & Burns (2006) later suggested the formula to be Pb8O5(OH)2Cl4.
Elements: Cl, H, O, Pb

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