Prixite
A variety of Mimetite
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About Prixite
Formula:
Pb5(AsO4)3Cl
Said to be a hydrous arsenate of lead [Leymerie, 1859, Cours Min. 2:284], it is probably Mimetite. [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
Originally reported from Les Molérats Mine, Saint-Prix, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Originally reported from Les Molérats Mine, Saint-Prix, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3284 (as Prixite)
2714 (as Mimetite)
2714 (as Mimetite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3284:7 (as Prixite)
mindat:1:1:2714:0 (as Mimetite)
mindat:1:1:2714:0 (as Mimetite)
Chemistry of Prixite
Mindat Formula:
Pb5(AsO4)3Cl
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Prixite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 14 photos of Prixite associated with Mimetite | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
| 6 photos of Prixite associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
| 5 photos of Prixite associated with Galena | PbS |
| 3 photos of Prixite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 3 photos of Prixite associated with Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
| 1 photo of Prixite associated with Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| 1 photo of Prixite associated with Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| 1 photo of Prixite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Prixite
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References for Prixite
Localities for Prixite
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| Laurent et al. (1967) |
Les Molérats Mine, Saint-Prix, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France