General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaB2(OH)8
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 197.76 gm)
Calcium 20.27 % Ca
Boron 10.93 % B
Hydrogen 4.08 % H
Oxygen 64.72 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaB2(OH)8
Environment:
In a skarn deposit replacing calciborite.
Locality:
Novo-Frolvsk, Turinsk region, Ural Mountains, Russia.
Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Color:
gray white or white.
Density:
2.14
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Irregular Grains - Occurs as splotchy, anhedral crystals forming inclusions in other minerals or rocks., ,
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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