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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Selenostephanite

Name

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Ag₅SbSe₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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7.5

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ssph · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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In polished section, grayish white with olive tint. Anisotropism: Brownish gray to gray

Typical colors

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Ag · Sb · Se

Elements

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