4915 - Phosgenite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Mexico

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

4915

Mineral Name

Phosgenite

Chemical Formula

Pb2(CO3)Cl2
Specimen Number
004

Massive gray crusts with earthy yellow alteration

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Boleo, Baja California

Locality Lat/Long

27.3758558, -112.2944986

Mining District

Boleo District

Mine Name

El Boleo
Original Attributed Locality
Lower California
Boleo