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Vulcanite
Name
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CuTe
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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1–2
Mohs hardness
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7.1
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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One direction parallel to the length of the lath-shaped grains; another direction, less prominent, perpendicular to the first
Cleavage
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Pmmn
Space group
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Structural group
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Vul · Approved
IMA
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1961
Named in
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Pale bronze to yellow-bronze
Typical colors
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Cu · Te
Elements
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