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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Ag₄.₈₃Fe₀.₂₁Pb₀.₄₅(Bi,Sb)₈.₈₄S₁₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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7.9

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bdv · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Black; white in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ag · Fe · Pb · Bi · Sb · S

Elements

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