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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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CFe₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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7.2–7.65

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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{100}, {010}, and {001}

Cleavage

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Pbnm

Space group

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Perovskite

Structural group

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Coh · Grandfathered

IMA

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1889

Named in

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Tin-white; oxidizes to light bronze then golden yellow

Typical colors

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C · Fe

Elements

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