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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

O

Name

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Pb₂TeO₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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8.721

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Two in the [100] zone at ~90°, possibly on {010} and {001}

Cleavage

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I2/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Oto · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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Pb · Te · O

Elements

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