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Macphersonite
Name
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Pb₄(SO₄)(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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6.5–6.55
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Adamantine to resinous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect
Cleavage
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Pbca
Space group
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Structural group
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Mps · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Colorless, white, very pale amber
Typical colors
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Pb · S · O · C · H
Elements
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