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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Santarosaite

Name

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CuB₂O₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.96

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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I-42d

Space group

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Structural group

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Srs · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Vivid blue

Typical colors

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Cu · B · O

Elements

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