General Information:
Chemical Formula:
SrB6O9(OH)2·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 384.54 gm)
Strontium 22.79 % Sr
Boron 16.87 % B
Hydrogen 2.10 % H
Oxygen 58.25 % O
Empirical Formula:
SrB6O9(OH)2·3(H2O)
Environment:
Borate deposits.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1961
Locality:
U. S. Borax open pit, Boron, Kern Co., California.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [001] Distinct
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.4
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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