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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Hydrochlorborite

Name

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Ca₂B₃O₃(OH)₄·BO(OH)₃Cl·7H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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1.83–1.85

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to dull

Luster

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On {001}, good

Cleavage

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I2/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hcb · Grandfathered

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · B · O · H · Cl

Elements

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