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Ponomarevite
Name
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K₄Cu₄OCl₁₀
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.8
Mohs hardness
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2.78
Specific gravity
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Red-orange
Streak
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Vitreous, resinous to greasy in aggregates
Luster
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Imperfect on {001} and {110}
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Pon · Approved
IMA
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1986
Named in
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Brick-red with a golden tint, dark red, black, probably due to admixed molysite
Typical colors
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K · Cu · O · Cl
Elements
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