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Linnaeite
Name
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Co²⁺Co³⁺₂S₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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4.5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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4.5–4.8
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic, easily tarnished. R: (400) 41.5, (420) 41.8, (440) 42.2, (460) 43.0, (480) 44.0, (500) 45.0, (520) 46.0
Luster
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Imperfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Fd3m
Space group
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Spinel
Structural group
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Lin · Grandfathered
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Pale gray to steel-gray
Typical colors
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Co · S
Elements
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