Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Covellite

Name

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CuS

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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1.5–2

Mohs hardness

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4.6–4.76

Specific gravity

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Lead-gray, shining

Streak

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Submetallic, inclining to resinous, somewhat pearly on cleavage; subresinous to dull when massive

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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Covellite

Structural group

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Cv · Grandfathered

IMA

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1832

Named in

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Blue, Purple

Typical colors

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Cu · S

Elements

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