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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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PbCu₃(VO₄)₂Cl₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4.25

Mohs hardness

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4.81

Specific gravity

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Red-orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {010}, perfect

Cleavage

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Ibam

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Lng · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Bright red, golden red in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Pb · Cu · V · O · Cl

Elements

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