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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Cuprite

Name

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Cu₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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6.14

Specific gravity

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Brownish red, shining

Streak

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Adamantine to submetallic, earthy

Luster

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{111}, interrupted; {001}, rare

Cleavage

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Pn3m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cpr · Grandfathered

IMA

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1845

Named in

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Red

Typical colors

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Cu · O

Elements

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