Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Laffittite

Name

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AgHgAsS₃

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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Mohs hardness

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6.11

Specific gravity

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Pale cherry-red to brownish red

Streak

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Metallic, adamantine

Luster

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Good to imperfect on {010}

Cleavage

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Space group

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Rocksalt

Structural group

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Lft · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Dark red to cherry-red; in polished section, bluish white with numerous purple-red internal reflections

Typical colors

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Ag · Hg · As · S

Elements

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