General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na2B5O8(OH)·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 263.05 gm)
Sodium 17.48 % Na
Boron 20.55 % B
Hydrogen 1.15 % H
Oxygen 60.82 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na2B5O8(OH)·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1962
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Good, [100] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.32
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Streak:
white
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