Compare Minerals

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

Mineral A

Mineral B

Waterhouseite

Name

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Mn₇(PO₄)₂(OH)₈

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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Mohs hardness

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3.55

Specific gravity

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Yellowish brown

Streak

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Vitreous to pearly on cleavage surfaces

Luster

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Perfect on (100) and probable on (001)

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Whs · Approved

IMA

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2004

Named in

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Resinous orange-brown to dark clove-brown

Typical colors

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Mn · P · O · H

Elements

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