pseudoboleite
/ˌs(j)uːdə(ʊ)ˈbəʊlɪʌɪt/(also pseudoboléite) Mineralogy
noun
A rare secondary mineral occurring as parallel overgrowths of translucent blue crystals on boleite.
- Pseudoboleite is a hydrated hydroxide and chloride of lead and copper, Pb5Cu4Cl10(OH)8·2H2O. Crystal system: tetragonal..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Mineralogy Magazine. From French pseudoboléite from pseudo- + boléite denoting a similar mineral.
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