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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Pb₈O(OH)₄(CO₃)₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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—

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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7.01

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sse · Approved

IMA

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2017

Named in

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Green or white; gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Pb · O · H · C

Elements

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