General Information:
Chemical Formula:NaB3O3(OH)4
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 171.45 gm)Sodium 13.41 %
NaBoron 18.92 %
B Hydrogen 2.35 %
H Oxygen 65.32 %
O
Empirical Formula: NaB3O3(OH)4
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1967
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[???] Distinct, [???] Imperfect
Color:colorless.
Density:2.02 - 2.03, Average = 2.02
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luminescence:Fluorescent phosphorescent.
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:white
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