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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Sorosite

Name

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Cu₁₊ₓ(Sn,Sb)

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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Mohs hardness

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7.6

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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Nickeline

Structural group

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Sor · Approved

IMA

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1994

Named in

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Nearly white with pinkish tint in reflected light. Anisotropism: Distinct to moderate

Typical colors

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Cu · Sn · Sb

Elements

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