Classification of Mereheadite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 3/D.10-80
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 3.DC.45
3 : HALIDES D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides C : With Pb (As,Sb,Bi), without Cu |
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Type Occurrence of Mereheadite |
| Type Locality: | Torr Works Quarry (Merehead Quarry), Cranmore, Somerset, England, UK |
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Physical Properties of Mereheadite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous, Resinous |
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| Colour: | Pale yellow |
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| Streak: | White |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 3½ |
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Optical Data of Mereheadite |
| Type: | Biaxial |
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| RI values: | nα = 2.190 nγ = 2.280 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.090
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Moderate |
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| Dispersion: | relatively strong |
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Chemical Properties of Mereheadite |
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| Essential elements: | Cl, H, O, Pb |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Cl, H, O, Pb |
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Relationship of Mereheadite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Mereheadite |
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Other Information |
| Health Warning: | No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care. |
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References for Mereheadite |
| Reference List: | Welch, M. D., Criddle, A. J. and Symes, R. F. (1998): Mereheadite, Pb2O(OH)Cl: a new litharge-related oxychloride from Merehead Quarry, Cranmore, Somerset. Mineralogical Magazine: 62: 387-393. |
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Localities for Mereheadite |
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