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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Pb²⁺₄(S₂O₃)O₂(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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1–2

Mohs hardness

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6.765

Specific gravity

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White to cream-white

Streak

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Vitreous to pearly

Luster

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Perpendicular to [011]

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sdp · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Colorless, white, cream-beige

Typical colors

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Pb · S · O · H

Elements

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