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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ravatite

Name

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C₁₄H₁₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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1.11

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Vitreous to waxy

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Rav · Approved

IMA

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1992

Named in

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Colorless, white, or pale grey with inclusions

Typical colors

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C · H

Elements

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