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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Allantoin

Name

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C₄H₆N₄O₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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1.72

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {100}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Aan · Approved

IMA

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2020

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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C · H · N · O

Elements

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