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Priceite
Name
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Ca₂B₅O₇(OH)₅·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.42
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Porcelaneous to earthy
Luster
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Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Pce · Grandfathered
IMA
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1873
Named in
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White, Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · B · O · H
Elements
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