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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Pertsevite-(OH)

Name

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Mg₂(BO₃)(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5.5–6.5

Mohs hardness

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3.12

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Imperfect

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Pertsevite

Structural group

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Psv-OH · Approved

IMA

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2008

Named in

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Colorless to light brown

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O · H

Elements

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