Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Aurivilliusite

Name

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Hg¹⁺Hg²⁺OI

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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8.96

Specific gravity

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Dark red-brown

Streak

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Metallic. Extremely light- sensitive

Luster

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Distinct on{100}

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Avl · Approved

IMA

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2002

Named in

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Dark gray-black, exhibits an unusual ‘red light’ coalescing phenomenon in reflected light

Typical colors

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Hg · O · I

Elements

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