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Berzelianite
Name
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Cu₂₋ₓSe (x ≈ 0.12)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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2.7
Mohs hardness
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6.71
Specific gravity
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Shining
Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Isotropic, may be slightly anisotropic. R: (400) 25.8, (420) 28.9, (440) 30.0, (460) 30.7
Luster
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Cleavage
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F-43m
Space group
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Structural group
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Brz · Grandfathered
IMA
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1832
Named in
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Silver-white, tarnishing
Typical colors
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Cu · Se
Elements
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