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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

O

Name

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Cu₈Fe₂ZnGe₂S₁₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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4.319

Specific gravity

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Reddish brown

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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I222

Space group

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Stannoidite

Structural group

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Oma · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Orange-brown in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · Zn · Ge · S

Elements

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