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B
Name
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Ba₀.₅Al₄[(AsO₄)₃(OH)₄]·4H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.58
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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Imperfect, {001}
Cleavage
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P-43m
Space group
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Pharmacosiderite
Structural group
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Bpal · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Colorless to pale yellow, deep blue internal reflections in reflected light
Typical colors
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Ba · Al · As · O · H
Elements
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