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Tellurium
Tellurium
Name
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Te
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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6.1–6.3
Specific gravity
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Gray
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Perfect on {1010}, imperfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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P3_121
Space group
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Structural group
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Te · Grandfathered
IMA
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1802
Named in
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Gray, White
Typical colors
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Te
Elements
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