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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Lavrentievite

Name

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Hg₃S₂Cl₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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7.46

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine. R1 –R2: n.d

Luster

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Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Lvr · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Colorless to yellow

Typical colors

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Hg · S · Cl

Elements

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