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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Pb₂Fe³⁺(Te⁶⁺O₆)Cl

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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5.812

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Subadamantine to greasy

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P312

Space group

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Backite

Structural group

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Mül · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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Yellow, tending to reddish orange

Typical colors

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Pb · Fe · Te · O · Cl

Elements

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