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Penzhinite
Name
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(Ag,Cu)₄Au(S,Se)₄
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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8.35
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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P6_322
Space group
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Structural group
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Pzh · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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In reflected light, pale gray. Anisotropism: Evident; creamy yellow and greenish gray. R1 –R2: n.d
Typical colors
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Ag · Cu · Au · S · Se
Elements
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