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Sinhalite
Sinhalite
Name
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MgAl(BO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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6.5–7
Mohs hardness
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3.47–3.5
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Olivine
Structural group
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Shl · Grandfathered
IMA
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1952
Named in
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Brown, Yellow
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · B · O
Elements
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