General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na2B4O5(OH)4·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 291.29 gm)
Sodium 15.78 % Na
Boron 14.84 % B
Hydrogen 3.46 % H
Oxygen 65.91 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na2B4O5(OH)4·3(H2O)
Environment:
Dehydration of borax.
Locality:
Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California.
Physical Properties:
Color:
white.
Density:
1.88
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Cryptocrystalline - Occurs as crystals too small to distinguish with the naked eye., ,
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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