Searlesite

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Searlesite

NaBSi₂O₅(OH)₂

Mineral found in the United States

Properties

Chemical formula
NaBSi₂O₅(OH)₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EF.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Sle
Locality
🇺🇸 Searles Lake
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after John Wemple Searles

Source: Wikidata

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