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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Idrialite

Name

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C₂₂H₁₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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1–1.5

Mohs hardness

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1.22–1.24

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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{001}, perfect; {100}, poor

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Id · Grandfathered

IMA

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1832

Named in

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Pale brown to pale greenish yellow

Typical colors

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C · H

Elements

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