General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Sr,Ca)2B14O23·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 814.92 gm)
Strontium 16.13 % Sr
Calcium 2.46 % Ca
Boron 18.57 % B
Hydrogen 1.98 % H
Oxygen 60.86 % O
Empirical Formula:
Sr1.5Ca0.5B14O23·8(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1959
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [001] Good
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.25
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Greasy (Oily)
Streak:
white
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