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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Szaibélyite

Name

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MgBO₂(OH)

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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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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2.62

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Silky to dull

Luster

—

—

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sza · Grandfathered

IMA

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1862

Named in

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White, Colorless, Yellow

Typical colors

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Mg · B · O · H

Elements

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