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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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(Ti,Cr,Fe)(O,OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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1.602

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Greasy, shining

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cmh · Approved

IMA

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1996

Named in

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Colorless to milk-white, reddish from included hematite scales; rarely yellow or blue

Typical colors

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Ti · Cr · Fe · O · H

Elements

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