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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Bi₆Te⁶⁺₂O₁₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5–6

Mohs hardness

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8.44

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow-green

Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Png · Approved

IMA

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1993

Named in

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Yellowish green

Typical colors

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Bi · Te · O

Elements

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