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Blixite
Name
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Pb₈O₅(OH)₂Cl₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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7.35
Specific gravity
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Pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous, may be dull
Luster
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One direction, distinct
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Blx · Approved
IMA
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1958
Named in
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Pale yellow, yellow-orange, to grayish yellow
Typical colors
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Pb · O · H · Cl
Elements
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