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Plagionite
Name
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Pb₅Sb₈S₁₇
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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5.54
Specific gravity
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Blackish lead-gray, deep red-brown
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Very good on {112}
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Pgi · Grandfathered
IMA
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1833
Named in
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Blackish lead-gray; pale white in reflected light
Typical colors
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Pb · Sb · S
Elements
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