VS
Name
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HgTe
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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8.1
Specific gravity
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gray-black
Streak
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Bright metallic. Anisotropism: Moderate, dark brownish red to blue-gray. R: (400) 33.8, (420) 35.4, (440) 36.5
Luster
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Cleavage
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F-43m
Space group
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Sphalerite
Structural group
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Clr · Grandfathered
IMA
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1878
Named in
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Iron-black inclining to gray; in polished section, white with slight grayish brown tint
Typical colors
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Hg · Te
Elements
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