Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Mellite

Name

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Al₂C₆(COO)₆·16H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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1.64

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Resinous to vitreous

Luster

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{023}, indistinct

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Mel · Grandfathered

IMA

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1793

Named in

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Honey-yellow, deep red, pale shades of red, brown, gray, white; colorless to pale yellow in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Al · C · O · H

Elements

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