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Krennerite
Name
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Au₃AgTe₈
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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2–3
Mohs hardness
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8.62
Specific gravity
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pale yellow
Streak
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Very high metallic
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Pma2
Space group
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Structural group
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Knn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1877
Named in
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Silver-white to pale brass-yellow (tarnish ?); in polished section, creamy white
Typical colors
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Au · Ag · Te
Elements
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