Compare Minerals
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Name
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CuPtBiS₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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7.42
Specific gravity
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n.d. Anisotropism: Weak to moderate; blue-green to brown
Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on {010}, distinct on {001}, visible on {100}
Cleavage
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P2_12_12_1
Space group
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Lapieite
Structural group
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Lsg · Approved
IMA
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2007
Named in
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in reflected light, bright white with a yellowish tint
Typical colors
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Cu · Pt · Bi · S
Elements
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