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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Calciborite

Name

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CaB₂O₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.878

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Pccn

Space group

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Structural group

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Cbo · Grandfathered

IMA

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1956

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Ca · B · O

Elements

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