Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Szymańskiite

Name

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Hg₁₆Ni₆(CO₃)₁₂(OH)₁₂(H₃O)₈·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.86

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{1010}, poor

Cleavage

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P6_3

Space group

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Structural group

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Szy · Approved

IMA

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1989

Named in

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Blue-gray to blue-green, darkening to black on exposure to air

Typical colors

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Hg · Ni · C · O · H

Elements

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