Lislkirchnerite is a rare nitrate mineral [3] with the formula Pb6Al(OH)8Cl2(NO3)5•2H2O. It was discovered in Nueva Esperanza No. 1 mine within the Capillitas deposit, Catamarca, Argentina.[2]
Lislkirchnerite | |
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General | |
Category | Nitrate mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Pb6Al(OH)8Cl2(NO3)5•2H2O |
IMA symbol | Lcn[1] |
Crystal system | Monoclinic |
Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
Space group | P21/n |
Unit cell | a = 10.78, b = 9.06 c = 13.62 [Å], β = 102.28° (approximated) |
Identification | |
References | [2] |
Lislkirchnerite is the first mineral with combined lead and nitrate.[3][4] The structure of the mineral is unique.[2]