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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Chlorbartonite

Name

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K₆Fe₂₄S₂₆Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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3.7

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Submetallic

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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I4/mmm

Space group

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Djerfisherite

Structural group

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Cbtn · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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Brown-black, yellowish brown in reflected light

Typical colors

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K · Fe · S · Cl

Elements

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