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Name
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(Cu,Ga,Fe,In,Zn)S
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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Mohs hardness
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4.343
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Cleavage
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F-43m
Space group
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Sphalerite
Structural group
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Ish · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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Dark gray; burgundy brown with a faint violet hue in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · Ga · Fe · In · Zn · S
Elements
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