General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaB2O(OH)6·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 215.77 gm)
Calcium 18.57 % Ca
Boron 10.02 % B
Hydrogen 4.67 % H
Oxygen 66.73 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaB2O(OH)6·2(H2O)
Environment:
Skarn mineral.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1962
Locality:
Solongo, Transbaikalia, Russia.
Name Origin:
Named for the composition.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2 - 2.03, Average = 2.01
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix., ,
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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