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Phoenicochroite
Name
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Pb₂O(CrO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Chromates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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7.01
Specific gravity
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Brick-red to yellowish orange
Streak
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Adamantine to resinous, glistening
Luster
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Perfect on {201}; poor on {001}, {010}, {011}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Phc · Approved
IMA
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1833
Named in
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Red, Orange
Typical colors
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Pb · O · Cr
Elements
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