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Spiridonovite
Name
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(Cu₁₋ₓAgₓ)₂Te, (x≈0.4)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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4.6
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-3c1
Space group
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Fluorite
Structural group
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Srv · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Black, dark bluish black in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · Ag · Te
Elements
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