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Alamosite
Alamosite
Name
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PbSiO₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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6.488
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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P2/n
Space group
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Structural group
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Aam · Grandfathered
IMA
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1909
Named in
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Colorless to white, cream, or light gray
Typical colors
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Pb · Si · O
Elements
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