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Thermaerogenite
Name
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CuAl₂O₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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7
Mohs hardness
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4.87
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Fd-3m
Space group
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Spinel
Structural group
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Tag · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Brown, yellow-brown, red-brown, brown- yellow, or brown-red
Typical colors
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Cu · Al · O
Elements
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