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Bowieite
Name
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Rh₂S₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak, dark gray to very dark brown. R1 –R2: (400) 43.5–44.5, (420) 44.2–45.2, (440) 44.8–45.8
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pnca
Space group
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Bowieite
Structural group
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Bow · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Pale gray to pale gray-brown in reflected light
Typical colors
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Rh · S
Elements
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