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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Sellaite

Name

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MgF₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.15

Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010} and {110}

Cleavage

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P4_2/mnm

Space group

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Rutile

Structural group

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Sel · Grandfathered

IMA

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1868

Named in

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Colorless, White

Typical colors

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Mg · F

Elements

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