Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Mg₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Fe, O, B |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ldw |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.AB.30 |
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IMA mineral species
5–6
Orthorhombic
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