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Shakhovite
Name
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Hg¹⁺₄Sb⁵⁺O₃(OH)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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8.34–8.51
Specific gravity
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Yellowish white
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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In two directions, parallel elongation
Cleavage
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Im
Space group
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Structural group
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Sk · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Bright lettuce-green, olive-green, yellowish green, darkening on exposure; grayish white in reflected light
Typical colors
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Hg · Sb · O · H
Elements
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