Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Burgessite

Name

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Co₂(H₂O)₄[AsO₃(OH)]₂(H₂O)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.93

Specific gravity

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Colorless to pale pink

Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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Good on {010}; fair on {001}

Cleavage

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P2_122

Space group

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Burgessite

Structural group

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Bge · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Purplish pink with a brown tint

Typical colors

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Co · H · O · As

Elements

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