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Name
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(Cu⁺₃₊ₓ   ₃₋ₓ)Σ₆(Hg²⁺₄₋ₓCu⁺₂₊ₓ)Σ₆Sb₄(Se₁₂.₅   ₀.₅)Σ₁₃ (0 ≤ x << 2)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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6.23
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I-43m
Space group
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Tetrahedrite
Structural group
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Pšý · Approved
IMA
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2020
Named in
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Steel-gray, light brown in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · Hg · Sb · Se
Elements
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