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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CeTiAlSi₂O₇(OH)₄·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.89–2.95

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Greasy

Luster

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Good in one direction, imperfect in another

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Ksu-Ce · Questionable

IMA

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1959

Named in

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Honey-yellow when fresh to pale yellow when altered; in thin section, pale yellow

Typical colors

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Ce · Ti · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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