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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Ta(BO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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7–7.5

Mohs hardness

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7.86

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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On {110} and {010}, distinct

Cleavage

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I4_1/amd

Space group

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Zircon

Structural group

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Béh · Approved

IMA

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1961

Named in

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Grayish pink

Typical colors

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Ta · B · O

Elements

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