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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

O

Name

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Fe²⁺Al₃O₂(BO₃)(SiO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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7

Mohs hardness

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3.169

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Pbnm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Omi · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Blue; blue in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Fe · Al · O · B · Si

Elements

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