Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Vaughanite

Name

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TlHgSb₄S₇

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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5.56

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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A weak parting was observed

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Vgh · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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Pale gray in reflected light; rare blood-red internal reflections

Typical colors

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Tl · Hg · Sb · S

Elements

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