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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Diaboleite

Name

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CuPb₂Cl₂(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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5.42

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Adamantine, pearly on cleavages

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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P4mm

Space group

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Perovskite

Structural group

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Dbol · Approved

IMA

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1923

Named in

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Deep blue; pale blue in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · Pb · Cl · O · H

Elements

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