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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Olshanskyite

Name

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Ca₂[B₃O₃(OH)₆]OH·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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2.19–2.23

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Osh · Approved

IMA

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1968

Named in

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Colorless, white to pale brown; colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ca · B · O · H

Elements

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