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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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AgInS₂

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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3

Mohs hardness

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4.93

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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I-42d

Space group

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Chalcopyrite

Structural group

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Laf · Approved

IMA

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1995

Named in

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In reflected light, brownish gray with red internal reflections

Typical colors

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Ag · In · S

Elements

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