General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaMg[B3O3(OH)5]2·6(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 503.40 gm)
Calcium 7.96 % Ca
Magnesium 4.83 % Mg
Boron 12.88 % B
Hydrogen 4.40 % H
Oxygen 69.92 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaMgB6O6(OH)10·6(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.004
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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