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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Mg(HCOO)₂·2H₂O

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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1.74

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Formate

Structural group

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Dkv · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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White, colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mg · H · C · O

Elements

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