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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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Pb₁₀Zn(SO₄)₆(SiO₄)₂(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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6.374

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {120}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Iranite

Structural group

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Rgr · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Pb · Zn · S · O · Si · H

Elements

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