plumbojarosite
plumbojarosite, a widespread iron and lead sulfate mineral, PbFe6(So4)4(OH)12, that has been found in the oxidized zone of lead deposits, particularly in arid regions. It is an important ore mineral of lead in Bolkar Daǧi, Tur., and in Clark County, Nev. It also occurs in many places in the western United States. For detailed physical properties, see sulfate mineral (table).
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plumbojarosite
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
21 January 2018
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April 21, 2025