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Teepleite
Name
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Na₂B(OH)₄Cl
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.076
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to greasy, dulled on exposure to air
Luster
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Cleavage
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P4/nmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Tee · Grandfathered
IMA
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1939
Named in
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Colorless to white, pale buff due to organic inclusions; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Na · B · O · H · Cl
Elements
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