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Mineral B

P

Pararsenolamprite

Name

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As

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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5.88

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Pasl · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Lead-gray; white with a slight greenish blue tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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As

Elements

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