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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Name

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(Cu,Fe)₄Tl₂S₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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6.15

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Parallel to grain elongation

Cleavage

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I4/mmm

Space group

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Bukovite

Structural group

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Thl · Approved

IMA

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1975

Named in

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Bronzy-black; in reflected light, rose-gray to pale lilac

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · Tl · S

Elements

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