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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Aksaite

Name

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MgB₆O₇(OH)₆·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.066

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Probable on {100} and {010}

Cleavage

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Pbca

Space group

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Structural group

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Aks · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Colorless, white to pale gray

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O · H

Elements

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