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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Fukuchilite

Name

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Cu₃FeS₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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4.86

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Submetallic. R: n.d

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Pa3

Space group

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Pyrite

Structural group

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Fuk · Approved

IMA

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1967

Named in

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Dark brownish gray; in polished section, pinkish brown, very similar to bornite

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · S

Elements

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