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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Yarrowite

Name

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Cu₉S₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.89

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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{0001}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Structural group

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Yar · Approved

IMA

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1978

Named in

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Blue; blue with a slight violet tint in oil under reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · S

Elements

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