Hydroboracite

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Hydroboracite specimen - rock identification

What is Hydroboracite?

Hydroboracite is a hydrated borate mineral (hence the name) of calcium and magnesium, whose chemical composition is CaMgB6O8(OH)6·3H2O. It was discovered in 1834 in Atyrau Province, Kazakhstan. Hydroboracite is a minor borate ore mineral.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color
Colourless, white
Hardness (Mohs)
2

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
CaMg[B3O4(OH)3]2 · 3H2O
Elements
B, Ca, H, Mg, O
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