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Hematophanite
Name
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Pb₄Fe³⁺₃O₈(Cl,OH)
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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2–3
Mohs hardness
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7.7
Specific gravity
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Orange
Streak
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Submetallic
Luster
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{001}, good; a parting inclined to {001} suspected
Cleavage
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P4mm
Space group
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Perovskite
Structural group
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Hph · Grandfathered
IMA
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1928
Named in
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Deep reddish brown; blood-red in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Pb · Fe · O · Cl · H
Elements
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