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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Pb₂Bi₂Te₂S₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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7.2

Specific gravity

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Grayish black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Distinct on {100}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Tetradymite

Structural group

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Sdd · Approved

IMA

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1994

Named in

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Tin-white, readily tarnishes to dark gray; in polished section, white

Typical colors

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Pb · Bi · Te · S

Elements

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