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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Chambersite

Name

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Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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7

Mohs hardness

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3.49

Specific gravity

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Streak

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[Vitreous.]

Luster

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Cleavage

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Pca2_1

Space group

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Boracite

Structural group

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Cbs · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Colorless to deep purple, darkening with exposure to sunlight

Typical colors

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Mn · B · O · Cl

Elements

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