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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Giessenite

Name

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(Cu,Fe)₂Pb₂₆.₄(Bi,Sb)₁₉.₆S₅₇

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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7.45

Specific gravity

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Grayish black

Streak

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Metallic. R1 –R2: n.d

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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Kobellite

Structural group

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Gie · Approved

IMA

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1963

Named in

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Grayish black

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · Pb · Bi · Sb · S

Elements

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