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Henmilite
Henmilite
Name
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Ca₂Cu[B(OH)₄]₂(OH)₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.51
Specific gravity
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Pale violet to nearly white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Hen · Approved
IMA
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1981
Named in
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Blue-violet
Typical colors
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Ca · Cu · B · O · H
Elements
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