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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ice

Name

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H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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—

Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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0.9167

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

—

—

Space group

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Amorphous, Tridymite

Structural group

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Ice · Grandfathered

IMA

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0

Named in

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Colorless, white from inclusions, pale blue to pale green in thick layers

Typical colors

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H · O

Elements

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