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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Larderellite

Name

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(NH₄)B₅O₇(OH)₂·H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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1.905

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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On {100}, {010}, perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Larderellite

Structural group

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Ldr · Grandfathered

IMA

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1854

Named in

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White, pale yellow if impure

Typical colors

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N · H · B · O

Elements

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