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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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C₂₀H₃₄O₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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1.087

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Resinous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_12_12

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ref · Grandfathered

IMA

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1853

Named in

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White

Typical colors

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C · H · O

Elements

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