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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ferruccite

Name

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NaBF₄

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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3

Mohs hardness

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2.496

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

—

—

Luster

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{100}, {010}, and {001}

Cleavage

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Cmcm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Fru · Grandfathered

IMA

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1933

Named in

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Colorless to white; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · B · F

Elements

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