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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Russellite

Name

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Bi₂WO₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Tungstates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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7.35

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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I4_1/amd

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Rll · Grandfathered

IMA

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1938

Named in

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Pale yellow, greenish

Typical colors

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Bi · W · O

Elements

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