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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Guyanaite

Name

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CrO(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Yellow-brown, greenish brown

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1nm

Space group

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Structural group

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Guy · Approved

IMA

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1967

Named in

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Reddish brown, golden brown, greenish brown, green

Typical colors

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Cr · O · H

Elements

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