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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ekaterinite

Name

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Ca₂B₄O₇Cl₂·2H₂O

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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1–1.5

Mohs hardness

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2.44

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly

Luster

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On {0001}, distinct, foliated

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Eka · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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White, may have a pale rose tint

Typical colors

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Ca · B · O · Cl · H

Elements

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