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Walkerite
Name
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Ca₁₆(Mg,Li)₂[B₁₃O₁₇(OH)₁₂]₄Cl₆·28H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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2.07
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Pba2
Space group
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Structural group
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Wk · Approved
IMA
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2001
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · Li · B · O · H · Cl
Elements
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