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Playfairite
Playfairite
Name
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Pb₁₆(Sb,As)₁₉S₄₄Cl
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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Mohs hardness
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5.72
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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{100}, perfect
Cleavage
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Space group
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Madocite
Structural group
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Pyf · Approved
IMA
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1966
Named in
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Lead-gray to black
Typical colors
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Pb · Sb · As · S · Cl
Elements
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