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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Z

Name

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FeP₂

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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Mohs hardness

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5.003

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Pnnm

Space group

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Marcasite

Structural group

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Zuk · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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White with a bluish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Fe · P

Elements

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