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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Danielsite

Name

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(Cu,Ag)₁₄HgS₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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6.541

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Dns · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Gray in polished section. Anisotropism: Moderate, in shades of gray. Bireflectance: Weak

Typical colors

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Cu · Ag · Hg · S

Elements

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