MINERALS IN P

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Pachnolite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Fluorides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : NaCaAlF6 H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Palladium

Class : Elements
Subclass : Metals
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Pd
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Palygorskite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) 4H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Papagoite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Cyclosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : CaCuAlSi2O6(OH)3
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Paradamite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous arsenates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Zn2(AsO4)(OH)
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Paragonite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Na2Fe5TiSi6O20
Rarity : Uncommon to fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Parahopeite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Zn3(PO4)2 4H2O
Rarity : Rare to very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Paralaurionite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Oxychlorides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : PbCl(OH)
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Parasymplesite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Fe3(AsO4)2 8H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Paratacamite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Oxychlorides
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Cu2Cl(OH)3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Paravauxite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : FeAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 8H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pargasite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : NaCa2Mg4Al(Si6Al2)O22(OH)2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Parisite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Ca(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)3F2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Parnauite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous arsenates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Cu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 7H2O
Rarity : Uncommon to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Parsonsite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Uranyl phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 2H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Patronite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : VS4
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Paulingite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : (Ca,K,Na)7(Si,Al)42O84 34-44H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pearceite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Ag16As2S11
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pitchblende

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : UO2
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pectolite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : NaCa2Si3O8(OH)
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Penfieldite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Oxychlorides
Crystal system : Hexagonal
Chemistry : Pb2Cl3(OH)
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pentagonite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Ca(VO)Si4O10 4H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pentlandite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : (Fe,Ni)9S8
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Periclase

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : MgO
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Perovskite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : CaTiO3
Rarity : Fairly common to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Petalite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : LiAlSi4O10
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Petzite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Tellurides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Ag3AuTe2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pezzottaite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Cyclosilicates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18)
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pharmacolite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : CaHAsO4 2H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pharmacosiderite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : KFe4(AsO4)3(OH)4 6-7H2O
Rarity : Fairly common to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phenakite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Nesosilicates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Be2SiO4
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Philipsbornite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : PbAl3(AsO4)2(OH)5 H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phillipsite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : KCaAl3Si5O16 6H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phlogopite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : KMg3Si3AlO10(F,OH)2
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phosgenite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : Pb2CO3Cl2
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phosphoferrite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Fe3(PO4)2 3H2O
Rarity : Rare to uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phosphophyllite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Zn2(Fe,Mn)3(PO4)2 4H2O
Rarity : Rare to very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phosphosiderite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : FePO4 2H2O
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phosphuranylite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Uranyl phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7O4(PO4)4 8H2O
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Phurcalite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Uranyl phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Ca2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2 7H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pickeringite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : MgAl2(SO4)4 22H2O
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Picropharmacolite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Ca4Mg(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 11H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Piemontite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Sorosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ca2(Mn,Fe)Al2(SiO4)3(OH)
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pietersite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : SiO2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pigeonite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Mg,Fe,Ca)2Si2O6
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pinakiolite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Borates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Mg2MnO2BO3
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pisanite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Fe,Cu)SO4 7H2O
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Plagioclase

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : NaxCa1-xAl2-xSi2+xO8
Rarity : Ubiquitous

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Plagionite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Pb5Sb8S17
Rarity : Rare to very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Plancheite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Cu8Si8O22(OH)4 H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Platinum

Class : Elements
Subclass : Metals
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Pt
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Plattnerite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : PbO2
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Lead

Class : Elements
Subclass : Metals
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Pb
Rarity : Rare to very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Plumbogummite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : PbAl3(PO4)2(OH)5 H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Plumbojarosite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Anhydrous sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : PbFe6(SO4)4(OH)12
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pollucite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : (Cs,Na)(AlSi2)O6 nH2O
Rarity : Uncommon to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Polybasite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ag16Sb2S11
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Polydymite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Ni3S4
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Polyhalite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4 2H2O
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Portlandite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Hydroxides and hydrates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Ca(OH)2
Rarity : Rare to uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Posnjakite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Cu4SO4(OH)6 H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Powellite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Molybdates
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : CaMoO4
Rarity : Uncommon to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Prehnite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Priceite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Borates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Ca4B10O19 7H2O
Rarity : Uncommon to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Proustite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Ag3AsS3
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pseudoboleite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Oxychlorides
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : Pb31Cu24Cl62(OH)48
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pseudobrookite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Fe2TiO5
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pseudolaueite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : MnFe2(PO4)2(OH)2 8H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pseudomalachite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Psilomelane

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Variable
Chemistry : MnxOy
Rarity : Quite common to very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pucherite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous vanadates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : BiVO4
Rarity : Rare to very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pumpellyite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Sorosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ca2MgAl2(SiO4)(Si2O7)(OH)2 H2O
Rarity : Fairly common to common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Purpurite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : MnPO4
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrargyrite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Ag3SbS3
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : FeS2
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrochlore

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : (Na,Ca)2Nb2O6(OH,F)
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrochroite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Hydroxides and hydrates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Mn(OH)2
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrolusite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : MnO2
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyromorphite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated Arsenates
Crystal system : Hexagonal
Chemistry : Pb5(PO4)3Cl
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrophanite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : MnTiO3
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrophyllite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Al2Si4O10(OH)2
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrosmalite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : (Fe,Mn)8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrostilpnite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ag3SbS3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyroxen

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic or monoclinic
Chemistry : XYSi2O6
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyroxenoid

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Xn(SiO3)n
Rarity : Fairly common to common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyroxferroite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : (Fe,Mn,Ca)SiO3
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyroxmangite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : MnSiO3
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Pyrrhotite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : FeS
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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