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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Pb₂O(CO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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—

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Waxy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Snn · Approved

IMA

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1993

Named in

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White; white in reflected light, due to white internal reflections

Typical colors

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Pb · O · C

Elements

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