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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Cu₆GeWS₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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4.892

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ctm · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Gray, grayish white with a distinct brownish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · Ge · W · S

Elements

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