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Bahianite
Name
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Al₅Sb⁵⁺₃O₁₄(OH)₂
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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9
Mohs hardness
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4.78–5.29
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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{100}, perfect
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Bhi · Approved
IMA
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1974
Named in
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Tan, cream, orange-brown, brown; crystals colorless, tan, pale violet
Typical colors
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Al · Sb · O · H
Elements
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