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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Alfredstelznerite

Name

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Ca₄(H₂O)₄[B₄O₄(OH)₆]₄(H₂O)₁₅

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

Mohs hardness

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1.77

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous; silky in aggregates

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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Pca2_1

Space group

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Structural group

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Asz · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Colorless; white in aggregates

Typical colors

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Ca · H · O · B

Elements

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