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Ameghinite
Name
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NaB₃O₃(OH)₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.03
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{100}, very good; {001} and {010}, poor
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Agh · Approved
IMA
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1966
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · B · O · H
Elements
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