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Name
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IrBiTe
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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12.77
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Moderate; anomalous bluish to yellowish tints. R: (400) 47.6, (420) 49.3, (440) 49.5
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pa3
Space group
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Pyrite
Structural group
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Myg · Approved
IMA
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1993
Named in
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Steel-black; in reflected light, bright white with a yellowish tint
Typical colors
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Ir · Bi · Te
Elements
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