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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Amber

Name

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C₁₀H₁₆O (fossil resin)

Formula

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Mineraloid

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Amorphous

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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1.05–1.1

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Resinous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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IMA

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Named in

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Yellow, Orange, Brown, Red

Typical colors

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Elements

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