Inyoite
A variety of Inderite Group
What is Inyoite?
Inyoite, named after Inyo County, California, where it was discovered in 1914, is a colourless monoclinic mineral. It turns white on dehydration. Its chemical formula is Ca(H4B3O7)(OH)·4H2O or CaB3O3(OH)5·4H2O.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless, turning white upon partial dehydration; colourless in transmitted light
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2
- Density
- 1.875 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca(H4B3O7)(OH) · 4H2O
- Elements
- B, Ca, H, O
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