Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Crimsonite

Name

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PbFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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5.18

Specific gravity

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Light purplish orange

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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None observed; imperfect on {101} (by analogy to carminite)

Cleavage

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Cccm

Space group

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Carminite

Structural group

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Cms · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Deep red with a slight purplish cast

Typical colors

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Pb · Fe · P · O · H

Elements

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