Pseudocotunnite

pseudocotunnite

tenorite

cotunnite

Vesuvius

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Formula: K₂PbCl₄ (?)
Questionable species.
Chloride
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Specific gravity: 4.25 calculated
Colour: Colourless, white
Solubility: Totally soluble in warm water
Environments

Fumeroles

Localities

At the type locality, Mount Vesuvius, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples, Campania, Italy, pseudocotunnite occurs in active volcanic fumaroles, associated with tenorite and cotunnite (Mindat).

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