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Tyrrellite
Name
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Cu(Co,Ni)₂Se₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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6.6
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic. R: (400) 41.8, (420) 42.6, (440) 43.5, (460) 44.4, (480) 45.0, (500) 45.5, (520) 45.9, (540) 46.3
Luster
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{001}, poor
Cleavage
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Fd3m
Space group
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Spinel
Structural group
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Ty · Grandfathered
IMA
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1952
Named in
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Pale bronze; pale brassy bronze in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · Co · Ni · Se
Elements
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