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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Pinchite

Name

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Hg₅O₄Cl₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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9.5

Specific gravity

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Reddish brown

Streak

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Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Ibam

Space group

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Structural group

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Pin · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Black to dark brown

Typical colors

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Hg · O · Cl

Elements

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