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Side-by-side property comparison. Where a property sits on a scale that does not support arithmetic — Mohs hardness is the common case — that is stated rather than glossed over.
Comparisons worth making
Hematite vs Magnetite
Hematite and Magnetite are commonly confused, and 5 measured properties separate them — crystal system most clearly.
Galena vs Molybdenite
Galena and Molybdenite are commonly confused, and 5 measured properties separate them — cleavage most clearly.
Graphite vs Molybdenite
Graphite and Molybdenite are commonly confused, and 4 measured properties separate them — density most clearly.
Arsenopyrite vs Pyrite
Arsenopyrite and Pyrite are commonly confused, and 4 measured properties separate them — crystal system most clearly.
Chromite vs Magnetite
Chromite and Magnetite are commonly confused, and 4 measured properties separate them — density most clearly.
Diamond vs Graphite
Diamond and Graphite are commonly confused, and 4 measured properties separate them — crystal system most clearly.
Orthoclase vs Plagioclase
Orthoclase and Plagioclase are commonly confused, and 4 measured properties separate them — cleavage most clearly.
Aluminium vs Copper
Aluminium and Copper are genuine alternatives to one another — a choice somebody actually makes — and differ on 7 measured properties, density most clearly.
Copper vs Silver
Copper and Silver are genuine alternatives to one another — a choice somebody actually makes — and differ on 6 measured properties, density most clearly.
Lead vs Tin
Lead and Tin are genuine alternatives to one another — a choice somebody actually makes — and differ on 5 measured properties, density most clearly.
Aluminium vs Iron
Aluminium and Iron are genuine alternatives to one another — a choice somebody actually makes — and differ on 6 measured properties, density most clearly.
Aluminium vs Magnesium
Aluminium and Magnesium are genuine alternatives to one another — a choice somebody actually makes — and differ on 5 measured properties, density most clearly.