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Teruggite

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Category
  
Nesoborates

Crystal system
  
Monoclinic

Strunz classification
  
6.FA.25

Space group
  
P21/a

Formula (repeating unit)
  
Ca4MgAs2B12O22(OH)12·12H2O

Crystal class
  
Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol)

Teruggite is a mineral with the chemical formula Ca4MgAs2B12O22(OH)12·12H2O. It is colorless. Its crystals are monoclinic prismatic. It is transparent. It is not radioactive. It has vitreous luster. Teruggite is rated 2.5 on the Mohs Scale of hardness.

References

Teruggite Wikipedia