Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Calomel

Name

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HgCl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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7.15

Specific gravity

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Pale yellowish white

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Good on {110}, uneven; imperfect on {011}

Cleavage

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I4/mmm

Space group

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Structural group

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Clo · Grandfathered

IMA

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Named in

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Colorless, white, ash-gray, yellowish gray, brown, color deepening on exposure to light

Typical colors

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Hg · Cl

Elements

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