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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Hungchaoite

Name

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MgB₄O₅(OH)₄·7H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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1.706

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{111}, perfect; {111}, good; {010}, imperfect

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hch · Approved

IMA

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1964

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O · H

Elements

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