General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaB3O3(OH)4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 171.45 gm)
Sodium 13.41 % Na
Boron 18.92 % B
Hydrogen 2.35 % H
Oxygen 65.32 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaB3O3(OH)4
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1967
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Distinct, [???] Imperfect
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.02 - 2.03, Average = 2.02
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luminescence:
Fluorescent phosphorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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