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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Shabynite

Name

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Mg₅(BO₃)(OH)₅Cl₂·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.32

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Sby · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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Snow-white

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O · H · Cl

Elements

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