General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgB4O5(OH)4·7(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 341.68 gm)
Magnesium 7.11 % Mg
Boron 12.66 % B
Hydrogen 5.31 % H
Oxygen 74.92 % O
Empirical Formula:
MgB4O5(OH)4·7(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1964
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[111] Good, [111] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
1.706
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Streak:
white
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