Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Laitakarite

Name

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Bi₄(Se,S)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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8.12

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic. Anisotropism: Moderate, pale brown to dark gray. R1 –R2: (400) 50.6–53.8, (420) 50.4–54.0, (440) 50.2–54.2

Luster

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{001}, excellent

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Tetradymite

Structural group

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Ltk · Approved

IMA

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1959

Named in

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In polished section, galena-white

Typical colors

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Bi · Se · S

Elements

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