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Wightmanite
Name
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Mg₅O(BO₃)(OH)₅·2H₂O
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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5.5
Mohs hardness
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2.6
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect; on {100}, fair
Cleavage
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I2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Wmn · Approved
IMA
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1962
Named in
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Colorless, may have a faint green tint
Typical colors
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Mg · O · B · H
Elements
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