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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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CrN

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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7

Mohs hardness

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6.09

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Fm3m

Space group

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Rocksalt

Structural group

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Cbg · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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Light gray in reflected light, with a rose-violet tint

Typical colors

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Cr · N

Elements

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