General Information:
Chemical Formula:Mg5(BO3)O(OH)5·2(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 376.21 gm)Magnesium 32.30 %
MgBoron 5.75 %
B Hydrogen 2.41 %
H Oxygen 59.54 %
O
Empirical Formula: Mg5(BO3)O(OH)5·2(H2O)
Environment:Metamorphosed limestone.
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1962
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, 5 miles NW of Riverside, Riverside Co., California.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct
Color:colorless or light green.
Density:2.6
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:5.5 - Knife Blade
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:white
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