Qilianshanite

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Qilianshanite

NaH₄(CO₃)BO₃)·2H₂O

Borate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaH₄(CO₃)BO₃)·2H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C₂
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
6.HA.55
Dana classification
17.1.13.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Qil
Locality
🇨🇳 Delingha
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Qilian Mountains

Source: Wikidata

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