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Chenite
Name
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CuPb₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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5.98
Specific gravity
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Pale blue
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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On {100}, good; traces of a second one on {001}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Chenite
Structural group
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Che · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Sky-blue
Typical colors
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Cu · Pb · S · O · H
Elements
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