How do I identify Berborite?

Berborite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Berborite?

Berborite typically appears in Colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Berborite?

Berborite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Berborite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Berborite?

Berborite is a beryllium borate mineral with the chemical formula Be2(BO3)(OH,F)·(H2O). It is colorless and leaves a white streak. Its crystals are hexagonal to pyramidal. It is transparent and has vitreous luster. It is not radioactive. Berborite is rated 3 on the Mohs Scale. Berborite occurs in 1T, 2T, 2H polytypes. It was first described in 1967 for an occurrence in the Lupikko Mine, Ladoga Region Karelia Republic, Russia. It has also been reported from Tvedalen, Larvik, Vestfold, and Siktesøya Island, Langesundsfjord, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway. It occurs in serpentine altered dolomite in association with skarn enriched in tungsten, strontium, beryllium and boron in the Keralia occurrence and in vugs with natrolite and thomsonite in Norway.

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