Seeligerite

Seeligerite is a rare complex lead chlorate iodate mineral with formula: Pb₃Cl₃(IO₃)O. It is a yellow mineral crystallizing in the orthorhombic system. It has perfect to good cleavage in two directions and a quite high specific gravity of 6.83 due to the lead content. It is translucent to transparent with refractive indices of nα=2.120 nβ=2.320 nγ=2.320.

Additional recommended knowledge

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

Safe Weighing Range Ensures Accurate Results

Daily Sensitivity Test

It was first reported in 1971 from the Casucha Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile.

References

• Mindat with occurrence
• Webmineral