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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Putoranite

Name

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Cu₁.₁Fe₁.₂S₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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6.14

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Chalcopyrite

Structural group

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Put · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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Pale yellow in reflected light, similar to mooihoekite and chalcopyrite

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · S

Elements

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