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Name
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Cu₃FeS₃·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.75
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Pmmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Wrm · Approved
IMA
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2004
Named in
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Dark lead-gray on fresh surfaces, rapidly turns iron-black in moist air; bluish gray in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · Fe · S · H · O
Elements
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