Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Petitjeanite

Name

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Bi₃O(PO₄)₂(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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6.99

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Pjn · Approved

IMA

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1992

Named in

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White, pale pink, pale to dark yellow; may be dark brown to nearly black

Typical colors

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Bi · O · P · H

Elements

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