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Emplectite
Name
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CuBiS₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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6.38
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Perfect on {010}, less so on {001}
Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Chalcostibite
Structural group
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Emp · Grandfathered
IMA
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1855
Named in
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Grayish to tin-white; pale yellow in polished section
Typical colors
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Cu · Bi · S
Elements
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