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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Imiterite

Name

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Ag₂HgS₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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7.846

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Brilliant metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Imi · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Pale gray, steel-gray; pale greyin reflected light

Typical colors

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Ag · Hg · S

Elements

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