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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Suanite

Name

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Mg₂B₂O₅

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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5.5

Mohs hardness

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2.91

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky to pearly

Luster

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In one direction k [010], perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Sua · Approved

IMA

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1953

Named in

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White, pale gray; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O

Elements

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