Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Staněkite

Name

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Fe³⁺Mn²⁺O(PO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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4–5

Mohs hardness

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3.8

Specific gravity

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Dark brown

Streak

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Weakly submetallic

Luster

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Parting ⊥ [001]

Cleavage

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I2/a

Space group

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Wagnerite

Structural group

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Stk · Approved

IMA

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1994

Named in

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Black; pale gray in reflected light, with reddish yellow to brownish red internal reflections

Typical colors

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Fe · Mn · O · P

Elements

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