The open encyclopedia of minerals
GlossaryCite the database
Mineralogist.org
Minerals A–ZSearchCollectionsBrowse by PropertyIdentify a SpecimenCompare MineralsLocalities MapGlossaryContribute Search the Database →

Compare Minerals

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

VS
Hydroxycalciomicrolite
Hydroxycalciomicrolite
Name
—
Ca₁.₅Ta₂O₆(OH)
Formula
—
Mineral Species
Entry type
—
Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
—
Cubic
Crystal system
—
5–6
Mohs hardness
—
6.176
Specific gravity
—
White
Streak
—
Vitreous to resinous
Luster
—
None
Cleavage
—
—
Space group
—
Pyrochlore-microlite
Structural group
—
Hcmic · Approved
IMA
—
2013
Named in
—
Yellow; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
—
Ca · Ta · O · H
Elements
—