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Laurelite
Name
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Pb₇F₁₂Cl₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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7.65
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Silky, subadamantine on broken surfaces
Luster
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{0001}, imperfect
Cleavage
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P-6
Space group
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Structural group
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Lrl · Approved
IMA
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1988
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Pb · F · Cl
Elements
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