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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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(NH₄)(NO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Nitrates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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1.77

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

—

—

Cleavage

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Pbnm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gwi · Approved

IMA

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1994

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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N · H · O

Elements

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