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Empressite
Empressite
Name
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AgTe
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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7.61
Specific gravity
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Gray-black to black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Cleavage
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P6/mmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Eps · Approved
IMA
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1914
Named in
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Pale bronze; grayish white in reflected light
Typical colors
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Ag · Te
Elements
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