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Tetra-auricupride
Name
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CuAu
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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1.6
Mohs hardness
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14.67
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak, with colors from gray to light gray. R: (405) 44.6, (436) 46.8, (480) 50.3, (526) 55.8
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Taur · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Golden yellow; copper-red with a yellow tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · Au
Elements
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