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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Oyelite

Name

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Ca₅BSi₄O₁₃(OH)₃·4H₂O

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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5

Mohs hardness

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2.62

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Oye · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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Colorless to pearly white (aggregates), colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ca · B · Si · O · H

Elements

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