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Anorpiment
Name
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As₂S₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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1.5
Mohs hardness
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3.33
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Resinous on crystal faces, pearly on cleavage surfaces
Luster
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Perfect and easy on {001}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Apm · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Greenish-yellow
Typical colors
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As · S
Elements
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