General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg2B12O14(OH)12·9(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 768.55 gm)
Magnesium 6.32 % Mg
Boron 16.88 % B
Hydrogen 3.93 % H
Oxygen 72.86 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg2B12O14(OH)12·9(H2O)
Locality:
Mott open cut, head of 20 Mule Team Canyon, Death Valley, Inyo Co., California.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[0001] Good, [0112] Good
Color:
colorless, yellow brown, or white.
Density:
1.867
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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