Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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Ag₅₋ₓTe₃ (x = 0.24-0.36)

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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3.5

Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic. Anisotropism: Moderate, in gray reddish brown-blue. R1 –R2: (400) 41.2–42.9, (420) 41.2–42.5

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6/mmm

Space group

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Structural group

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Stz · Approved

IMA

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1878

Named in

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Dark lead-gray, tarnishes rapidly to a dark bronze to iridescence; in polished section, pale gray

Typical colors

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Ag · Te

Elements

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