Formula: Mg2[B4O5(OH)4]2 . H2O
Origin of name: For Institute of Halurgy, Russia
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
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Colour: White
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Luster:
Habit: Crystals platy, microscopic; massive, fine-grained
Hardness: 2.5 to 3
Specific gravity: 2.19
Cleavage: None
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