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Aristarainite
Name
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Na₂Mg[B₆O₈(OH)₄]₂·4H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.027
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{001} and {100}, perfect; {110}, fair
Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Structural group
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Ais · Approved
IMA
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1973
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Na · Mg · B · O · H
Elements
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