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Rivadavite
Name
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Na₆Mg[B₆O₇(OH)₆]₄·10H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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1.905
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, silky in aggregates
Luster
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Perfect on {100}, {102}; poor on {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Riv · Approved
IMA
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1966
Named in
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Colorless, white
Typical colors
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Na · Mg · B · O · H
Elements
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