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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PbO

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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9.64

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Greasy to dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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Pbcm

Space group

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Structural group

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Msi · Grandfathered

IMA

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1841

Named in

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Sulfur-yellow to orpiment-yellow, may have a reddish tint; in transmitted light, colorless to pale yellow

Typical colors

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Pb · O

Elements

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