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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Name

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Mg₃(BO₃)(OH)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.89

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Imperfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hyb · Approved

IMA

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2005

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O · H

Elements

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