Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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ZnCr₂S₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.045

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Adamantine. R: (400) —, (420) —, (440) 34.4, (460) 35.2, (480) 35.3, (500) 35.4, (520) 35.4, (540) 35.2, (560) 35.3

Luster

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Cleavage

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Fd-3m

Space group

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Spinel

Structural group

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Kal · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Black, may be tarnished to colors; in reflected light, light creamy

Typical colors

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Zn · Cr · S

Elements

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