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Miersite
Miersite
Name
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AgI
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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5.64
Specific gravity
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Canary-yellow
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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{011}, perfect
Cleavage
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F-43m
Space group
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Sphalerite
Structural group
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Mier · Grandfathered
IMA
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1898
Named in
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Canary-yellow; in transmitted light, pale yellow
Typical colors
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Ag · I
Elements
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