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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Daliranite

Name

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PbHgAs₂S₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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5.93

Specific gravity

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Pale orange-red

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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none discernable

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Da · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Vibrant orange-red; gray in reflected light, orange-red internal reflections

Typical colors

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Pb · Hg · As · S

Elements

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