Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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Ag₂ZnSnS₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.822

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic. Anisotropism: Strong, from brick-red to pale green. R1 –R2: (400) 23.9–24.4, (420) 23.4–24.0

Luster

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Cleavage

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I-4

Space group

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Sphalerite, Stannite

Structural group

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Pi · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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Brownish gray in reflected light, with red internal reflections

Typical colors

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Ag · Zn · Sn · S

Elements

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