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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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(NH₄)₂SnCl₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.43

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Fm3m

Space group

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Structural group

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Pnc · Approved

IMA

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2008

Named in

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Colorless to white or very pale yellow

Typical colors

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N · H · Sn · Cl

Elements

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