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

Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Diamond

Name

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C

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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10

Mohs hardness

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3.51–3.53

Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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Adamantine to greasy

Luster

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{111}, perfect

Cleavage

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Fd3m

Space group

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Diamond

Structural group

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Dia · Grandfathered

IMA

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0

Named in

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Colorless, Yellow, Brown, White, Blue, Pink, Green, Black

Typical colors

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C

Elements

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