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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Rayite

Name

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(Ag,Tl)₂Pb₈Sb₈S₂₁

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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6.13

Specific gravity

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Lead-gray

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Ray · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Lead-gray; white with greenish and bluish tints in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ag · Tl · Pb · Sb · S

Elements

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