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Luzonite
Name
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Cu₃AsS₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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4.38
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic, dull
Luster
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Good on {101}, distinct on {100}
Cleavage
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I-42m
Space group
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Sphalerite, Stannite
Structural group
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Luz · Grandfathered
IMA
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1874
Named in
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Deep pinkish brown, similar to bornite, although darker; in polished section, pale brownish pink
Typical colors
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Cu · As · S
Elements
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