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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Carpathite

Name

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C₂₄H₁₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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1.35–1.4

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}, {100}, {201}, perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cpa · Approved

IMA

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1955

Named in

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Yellow, yellowish brown on exposure

Typical colors

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C · H

Elements

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