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.
Hardness:
2
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Physical Properties of Hydroboracite
Colors
Colourless, white
Hardness
2 , Extremely soft
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Chemical Properties of Hydroboracite
Formula
CaMg[B3O4(OH)3]2 · 3H2O
Elements listed
B, Ca, H, Mg, O
Characteristics of Hydroboracite
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