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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Name

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Sb₂Te₃

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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—

Mohs hardness

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6.511

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Tetradymite

Structural group

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Tea · Approved

IMA

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1972

Named in

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In polished section, pinkish cream

Typical colors

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Sb · Te

Elements

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