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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Behoite

Name

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Be(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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1.92

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Vitreous; greasy to dull

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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Cristobalite

Structural group

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Beh · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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Colorless or white, rarely pale pink to pale gray

Typical colors

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Be · O · H

Elements

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