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VS
S
Name
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Ag₈(As³⁺₀.₅As⁵⁺₀.₅)S₆
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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6.334
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Pna2_1
Space group
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Argyrodite
Structural group
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Syi · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Black
Typical colors
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Ag · As · S
Elements
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