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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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PbFe³⁺(AsO₃)O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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6.67

Specific gravity

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Pale chocolate-brown

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1ma

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gbr · Approved

IMA

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1966

Named in

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Black; greenish brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Pb · Fe · As · O

Elements

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