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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Cr₅S₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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4.22

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P-31c

Space group

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Structural group

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Mur · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cr · S

Elements

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