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Rhabdoborite-(W)
Name
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Mg₁₂(W⁶⁺,V⁵⁺)₁.₅O₆{[BO₃]₆₋ₓ[(P,As)O₄]ₓF₂₋ₓ} (x < 1)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.59
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Rhabdoborite
Structural group
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Rbo-W · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Light yellow, beige
Typical colors
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Mg · W · V · O · B · P · As · F
Elements
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