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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Barberiite

Name

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(NH₄)BF₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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1.89

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Baryte

Structural group

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Bbi · Approved

IMA

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1993

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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N · H · B · F

Elements

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