Mckinstryite

Formula: (Ag,Cu)2S

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, polished section light grayish white (RL)

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section strong, gray, pale grayish blue and light tan. Less pronounced than for stromeyerite, stronger than for jalpaite

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section distinct

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