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Elyite
Name
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CuPb₄(SO₄)O₂(OH)₄·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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6
Specific gravity
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Pale violet to white
Streak
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Silky
Luster
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On {100}, good
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Ely · Approved
IMA
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1971
Named in
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Violet
Typical colors
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Cu · Pb · S · O · H
Elements
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