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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ericaite

Name

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Fe²⁺₃B₇O₁₃Cl

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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7–7.5

Mohs hardness

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3.17–3.22

Specific gravity

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Streak

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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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Eic · Grandfathered

IMA

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1950

Named in

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Pale green to raspberry-red, red-violet, brownish violet, brown, black, may be zoned

Typical colors

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Fe · B · O · Cl

Elements

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