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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bartonite

Name

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K₆Fe₂₀S₂₆S

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.305

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Submetallic

Luster

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{112}, distinct

Cleavage

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I4/mmm

Space group

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Djerfisherite

Structural group

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Btn · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Blackish brown; in polished section, yellowish green-gray to yellowish green-brown

Typical colors

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K · Fe · S

Elements

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