General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Sr2B11O16(OH)5·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 653.19 gm)
Strontium 26.83 % Sr
Boron 18.20 % B
Hydrogen 1.08 % H
Oxygen 53.89 % O
Empirical Formula:
Sr2B11O16(OH)5·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1959
Locality:
Sterling Borax mine, Tick Canyon, 3. miles NNE of Lang, Los Angeles Co., California.
Physical Properties:
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.6 - 2.65, Average = 2.62
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
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