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Magnesio-foitite
Magnesio-foitite
Name
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(Mg₂Al)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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7
Mohs hardness
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2.995
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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None
Cleavage
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R3m
Space group
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Tourmaline
Structural group
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Mfoi · Approved
IMA
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1998
Named in
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Pale bluish gray
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · Si · O · B · H
Elements
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