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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Z

Name

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TiSi₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4–5

Mohs hardness

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4.136

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic (synthetic)

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Fddd

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Zhi · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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White to gray (synthetic)

Typical colors

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Ti · Si

Elements

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