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Name
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(Na,K)₂(Sr,Ca)(SO₄)[B₅O₈(OH)](H₂O)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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2.37
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Fon · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Colorless to light brown
Typical colors
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Na · K · Sr · Ca · S · O · B · H
Elements
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