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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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Cu₃SnS₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.56

Specific gravity

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Metallic. Anisotropism: Distinct, in shades of brown

Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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I-42m

Space group

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Sphalerite, Stannite

Structural group

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Ku · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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In polished section, neutral gray

Typical colors

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Cu · Sn · S

Elements

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