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Embreyite
Name
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Pb₅(CrO₄)₂(PO₄)₂·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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6.45
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Vitreous, resinous, dull
Luster
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Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Emb · Approved
IMA
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1971
Named in
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Dull orange, red-violet, dark red, reddish brown; orange in thin section
Typical colors
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Pb · Cr · O · P · H
Elements
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