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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Ag₈(Sb₈₋ₓAsₓ)S₁₆ (0 < x < 2)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Tenacity:

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Ferdowsiite

Structural group

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Sgar · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ag · Sb · As · S

Elements

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