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Borocookeite
Name
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LiAl₄(Si₃B)O₁₀(OH)₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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2.62
Specific gravity
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Light pinkish gray
Streak
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Greasy
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Cc
Space group
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Chlorite, Clay
Structural group
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Bckt · Approved
IMA
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2000
Named in
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Colorless, light grey with a pinkish or yellow hue
Typical colors
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Li · Al · Si · B · O · H
Elements
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