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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Tincalconite

Name

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Na₂B₄O₅(OH)₄·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Borates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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1.88

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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R32

Space group

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Structural group

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Tnc · Grandfathered

IMA

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1878

Named in

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Colorless to white; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · B · O · H

Elements

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