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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Paraschachnerite

Name

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Ag₃Hg₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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12.98

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Pshn · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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In polished section, creamy white

Typical colors

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Ag · Hg

Elements

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