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Safflorite
Name
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CoAs₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
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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Pnnm
Space group
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Löllingite
Structural group
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Saf · Grandfathered
IMA
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1835
Named in
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Tin-white, readily tarnishes to dark gray; in polished section, white
Typical colors
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Co · As
Elements
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