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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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Pb₃Al(OH)₆(SO₄)(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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5.37

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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R3c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Kvv · Approved

IMA

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2004

Named in

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Pale gray to colorless

Typical colors

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Pb · Al · O · H · S

Elements

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