General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgB6O7(OH)6·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 339.24 gm)
Magnesium 7.16 % Mg
Boron 19.12 % B
Hydrogen 2.97 % H
Oxygen 70.74 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg(B6O7)(OH)6·2(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1962
Locality:
TL: Kazakhstan, Chelkar, Ak-Sai
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
colorless, gray, or light gray.
Density:
1.99
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Streak:
white
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