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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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Au(Te₁₋ₓSeₓ) 0.2 ≈ x ≤ 0.5

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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Mohs hardness

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10.47

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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Cmca

Space group

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Structural group

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Approved

IMA

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2021

Named in

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Gray with a bluish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Au · Te · Se

Elements

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