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B
Name
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Ca₃B₅O₆(OH)₇Cl₂·8H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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1.97
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect
Cleavage
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Pa
Space group
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Brianroulstonite
Structural group
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Brsn · Approved
IMA
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1996
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Ca · B · O · H · Cl
Elements
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