Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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Mg₄Al₂(OH)₁₂Cl₂(H₂O)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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1.98–2.09

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to pearly on cleavage surfaces

Luster

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{0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Cma · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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Colorless to yellow-brown; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mg · Al · O · H · Cl

Elements

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