Raspite
| Raspite | |
|---|---|
|
Raspite | |
| General | |
| Category | Oxide minerals |
| Formula (repeating unit) | PbWO4 |
| Strunz classification | 04.DG.20 |
Raspite is a mineral, a lead tungstate; with the formula PbWO4. It forms yellow to yellowish brown monoclinic crystals.[1] It is the low temperature monoclinic dimorph of the tetragonal stolzite.[2][1]
It was discovered in 1897 at Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, it was named for Charles Rasp (1846-1907), German-Australian prospector, discoverer of the Broken Hill ore deposit.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Handbook of Mineralogy
- ↑ Mindat entry
- ↑ "Raspite Mineral Data", Webmineral.com, retrieved September 12, 2010