Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Formanite-(Y)

Name

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YTaO₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5.5–6.5

Mohs hardness

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6.17–6.24

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Metallic, resinous to greasy; weathered surfaces are dull

Luster

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{111}, interrupted

Cleavage

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P2/a

Space group

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Structural group

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Frm-Y · Approved

IMA

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1944

Named in

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Brownish black or velvety black, pale green to colorless; gray, yellow, or brown with alteration

Typical colors

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Y · Ta · O

Elements

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