General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgB3O3(OH)5·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 279.85 gm)
Magnesium 8.69 % Mg
Boron 11.59 % B
Hydrogen 5.40 % H
Oxygen 74.32 % O
Empirical Formula:
MgB3O3(OH)5·5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1960
Locality:
Inder Lake, Kazakhstan.
Name Origin:
Named after its source.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[110] Good
Color:
colorless, white, or pink.
Density:
1.8
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses.,
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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