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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Ca₂Fe²⁺[B₉O₁₃(OH)₆]Cl·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.26

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pnb · Approved

IMA

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1995

Named in

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Pale yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Fe · B · O · H · Cl

Elements

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