INDERITE


Meaning of INDERITE in English

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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