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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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(NH₄)₃PbCl₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.72

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None observed

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bte · Approved

IMA

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2008

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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N · H · Pb · Cl

Elements

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