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Crookesite
Name
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Cu₇TlSe₄
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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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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6.9
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak but distinct, in brownish tones. R1 –R2: (400) 33.6–35.9, (420) 33.3–35.8
Luster
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Two at right angles, fairly well developed
Cleavage
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I4/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Crk · Grandfathered
IMA
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1867
Named in
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Lead-gray
Typical colors
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Cu · Tl · Se
Elements
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