General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2B4O4(OH)7Cl·7(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 468.00 gm)
Calcium 17.13 % Ca
Boron 9.24 % B
Hydrogen 4.52 % H
Chlorine 7.58 % Cl
Oxygen 61.54 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2B4O4(OH)7Cl·7(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1965
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect, [001] Good
Color:
colorless.
Density:
1.852
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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