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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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(Al₀.₆₇ ₀.₃₃)Al₂O₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.663

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-4m2

Space group

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Spinel

Structural group

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Dal · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Pale yellowish, pale beige, white

Typical colors

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Al · O

Elements

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