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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Oosterboschite

Name

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(Pd,Cu)₇Se₅

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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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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8.48

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Oos · Approved

IMA

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1970

Named in

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In polished section, pale yellow with a cream tint. Anisotropism: Medium strong

Typical colors

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Pd · Cu · Se

Elements

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