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Tatarinovite
Name
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Ca₃Al(SO₄)[B(OH)₄](OH)₆·12H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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1.79
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {100}
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Ettringite
Structural group
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Tat · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Colorless; white aggregates
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · S · O · B · H
Elements
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