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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Tinnunculite

Name

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C₅H₄N₄O₃·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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1.68

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Distinct on {010}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Tnn · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Colorless, white, yellowish, reddish, or pale lilac

Typical colors

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C · H · N · O

Elements

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