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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Yedlinite

Name

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Pb₆Cr(Cl,OH)₆(OH,O)₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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5.85

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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—

Luster

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{1120}, distinct

Cleavage

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R-3

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Yed · Approved

IMA

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1974

Named in

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Red-violet, may be zoned

Typical colors

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Pb · Cr · Cl · O · H

Elements

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