General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaCaB508(0H)2·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 333.17 gm)
Sodium 6.90 % Na
Calcium 12.03 % Ca
Boron 16.22 % B
Hydrogen 2.42 % H
Oxygen 62.43 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaCaB5O8(OH)2·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.21
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Silky - Pearly
Streak:
white
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