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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

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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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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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1–2

Mohs hardness

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2.09–2.23

Specific gravity

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Black to steel-gray, shining

Streak

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Metallic; may be dull, earthy

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gr · Grandfathered

IMA

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1789

Named in

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Gray, Black

Typical colors

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C

Elements

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