VS
Name
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Sr₂B₁₁O₁₆(OH)₅·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.66
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavages; silky in fibrous masses
Luster
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On {100}, perfect; on {011}, less perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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Veatchite
Structural group
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Vea · Approved
IMA
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1938
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Sr · B · O · H
Elements
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