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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bromellite

Name

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BeO

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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9

Mohs hardness

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3.017

Specific gravity

—

—

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{1010}, distinct

Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bmel · Grandfathered

IMA

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1925

Named in

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White to creamy white

Typical colors

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Be · O

Elements

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