Kaliborite

Overview

KHMg2B12O16(OH)10·4(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Barely Detectable Radiation	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.116 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Kaliborite - 4.0-4.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	colorless, white, brown
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 26.05.13.01

Class: 26

Group: 26.05

Subgroup: 26.05.13 - kaliborite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
26.05.13.01	kaliborite	KHMg2B12O16(OH)10·4(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 06.FB.10

Group : 06

Subgroup : FB

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
06.FB.10	kaliborite	KHMg2B12O16(OH)10·4(H2O)

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