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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ferrihydrite

Name

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Fe³⁺₁₀O₁₄(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P3

Space group

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Nolanite

Structural group

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Fhy · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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Yellow-brown to dark brown

Typical colors

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Fe · O · H

Elements

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