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Mineral B

T

Name

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Ce₅(SiO₄,BO₄)₃(OH,O)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Amorphous

Crystal system

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5.5

Mohs hardness

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3.72–3.81

Specific gravity

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Yellowish grey

Streak

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Resinous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Apatite

Structural group

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Tto-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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Dark red-brown, amber, black; amber in thin section

Typical colors

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Ce · Si · O · B · H

Elements

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