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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Y

Name

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Pb₂O(OH)Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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0.5–2

Mohs hardness

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7.307

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None observed

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Yeo · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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White to pale gray; light-gray to gray, with white internal reflections in reflected light

Typical colors

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Pb · O · H · Cl

Elements

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