General Information:
Chemical Formula:MgB6O10·7(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 375.27 gm)Magnesium 6.48 %
MgBoron 17.28 %
B Hydrogen 3.76 %
H Oxygen 72.48 %
O
Empirical Formula: Mg(B6O10)·7(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1979
Locality:TL: Austria, Schidmaur, near Admont
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:None
Color:colorless.
Density:1.82 - 1.87, Average = 1.84
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Habits:Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., ,
Hardness:2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luminescence:Non-fluorescent.
Streak:white
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