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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Cadmium

Name

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Cd

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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8.65

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic. R1 –R2: n.d

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cd · Approved

IMA

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1818

Named in

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Pale gray; tin-white with a bluish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cd

Elements

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