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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Niter

Name

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K(NO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Nitrates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.109

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{011}, nearly perfect; {010}, good; {110}, imperfect

Cleavage

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Cmc2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Nit · Grandfathered

IMA

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0

Named in

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Colorless, White, Gray

Typical colors

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K · N · O

Elements

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