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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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PbFe²⁺Ge(Ge₂O₇)(OH)₂·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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5.36

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Subadamantine

Luster

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{101}, distinct

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Lawsonite

Structural group

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Btk · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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Colorless, white to very pale greenish

Typical colors

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Pb · Fe · Ge · O · H

Elements

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