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Name
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Cu₉Fe₉S₁₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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4.36
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. R: (400) 14.3, (420) 16.7, (440) 20.0, (460) 23.9, (480) 27.5, (500) 30.6, (520) 33.2, (540) 35.2
Luster
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Cleavage
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P-42m
Space group
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Chalcopyrite
Structural group
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Mho · Approved
IMA
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1971
Named in
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Pale yellow in reflected light, tarnishes to pinkish brown and purple
Typical colors
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Cu · Fe · S
Elements
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