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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Cu₉Fe₈S₁₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.29

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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I-43m

Space group

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Chalcopyrite

Structural group

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Tlk · Approved

IMA

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1967

Named in

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Chalcopyrite-yellow, tarnishes rapidly to hues of pink and brown. R: (400) —, (420) —, (440) —, (460) 22.4

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · S

Elements

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