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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Pararealgar

Name

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As₄S₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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1–1.5

Mohs hardness

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3.52

Specific gravity

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Bright yellow

Streak

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Vitreous to resinous

Luster

—

—

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Prlg · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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Bright yellow when powdery, to yellow-orange and orange-brown when granular

Typical colors

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As · S

Elements

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