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Searlesite
Name
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NaBSi₂O₅(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.44–2.46
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, slightly pearly on cleavage surfaces
Luster
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Perfect on {100}; imperfect on {102}, {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Sle · Grandfathered
IMA
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1914
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · B · Si · O · H
Elements
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