General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na2B(OH)4Cl
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 160.27 gm)Sodium 28.69 %
NaBoron 6.74 %
B Hydrogen 2.52 %
H Chlorine 22.12 %
ClOxygen 39.93 %
O Empirical Formula: Na2B(OH)4Cl
Environment:Continental evaporate deposits.
Locality:Borax lake, SE edge of Clear Lake, Lake Co., California.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[???] Indistinct
Color:colorless or white.
Density:2.076
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:3-3.5 - Calcite-Copper Penny
Luster:Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:white
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