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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Famatinite

Name

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Cu₃SbS₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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4.635

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Dull metallic

Luster

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{101}, good; {100}, distinct

Cleavage

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I-42m

Space group

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Sphalerite, Stannite

Structural group

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Fam · Grandfathered

IMA

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1873

Named in

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Deep pinkish brown; in polished section, pale brownish pink

Typical colors

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Cu · Sb · S

Elements

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