Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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Ba₂₋ₓ(V³⁺OH)ₓV³⁺₉(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺)₂Si₂O₂₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.81

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Semi-metallic, dull

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P-3m1

Space group

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Structural group

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Gwd · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Black, gray with a weak brownish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ba · V · O · H · Fe · Si

Elements

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