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Berborite
Name
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Be₂(BO₃)(OH)·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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2.03–2.06
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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P321
Space group
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Structural group
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Bbo · Approved
IMA
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1967
Named in
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Colorless to white, may be zoned
Typical colors
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Be · B · O · H
Elements
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