Formula: Mg5(BO3)(Cl,OH)2(OH)5.4H2O
Origin of name: for Leonid Shabynin, Russian geologist (1909-)
Crystal system: monoclinic
Crystal class: unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: snow-white
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: elastic fibers
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 2.32
Cleavage: none
Tenacity: Flexible
Streak: White
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Comments:
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