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Tunellite
Name
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SrB₆O₉(OH)₂·3H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.4
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Subvitreous, pearly on {100} faces and cleavages
Luster
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On {100}, perfect; on {001}, distinct
Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Structural group
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Tnl · Approved
IMA
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1961
Named in
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Colorless to grayish white
Typical colors
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Sr · B · O · H
Elements
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