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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Sphaerobismoite

Name

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Bi₂O₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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7.17

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Adamantine to dull

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P-42_1c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sbm · Approved

IMA

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1993

Named in

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Green, pale yellow, or gray

Typical colors

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Bi · O

Elements

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