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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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C₂₀H₃₆

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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—

Mohs hardness

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1.01

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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“Icy”

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Din · Grandfathered

IMA

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1852

Named in

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Pale yellow

Typical colors

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C · H

Elements

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