Borcarite

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Borcarite

Ca₄Mg(B₄O₆(OH)₆)(CO₃)₂

Nesoborate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₄Mg(B₄O₆(OH)₆)(CO₃)₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
6.DA.40
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bcr
Locality
🇷🇺 Titovskoe boron deposit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after borate

Source: Wikidata

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