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Name
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Pd₃Pb₂S₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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9.41
Specific gravity
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Dark gray
Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak; brownish gray to grayish brown. Bireflectance: Weak. R1-R2: (400) 44.0-45.2
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Lfl · Approved
IMA
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2000
Named in
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Cream with a brownish tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Pd · Pb · S
Elements
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