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Tenorite
Tenorite
Name
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CuO
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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6.45
Specific gravity
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black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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—
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Tnr · Approved
IMA
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1842
Named in
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Black, Gray
Typical colors
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Cu · O
Elements
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