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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Ag₄Pb₂₀(Sb,As)₂₄S₅₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3–4

Mohs hardness

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5.747

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Poor perpendicular to elongation

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Madocite

Structural group

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Psty · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Black, white in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ag · Pb · Sb · As · S

Elements

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