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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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PbAu₃Cu₂Te₂

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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Mohs hardness

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12.7

Specific gravity

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Gold-brown to brown

Streak

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Semimetallic. R: n.d

Luster

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Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bb · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Pale brown, rose-brown

Typical colors

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Pb · Au · Cu · Te

Elements

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