Name: | Colemanite Cole |
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IMA Chemistry: | CaB3O4(OH)3·H2O |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Colemanite contains elements: Calcium (Ca) Boron (B) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | USA |
Year First Published: | 1883 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Hanks H G (1883) Report on the borax deposits of California and Nevada, Borax minerals and those containing boracic acid in small quantities, 3, 81-89 |
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Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
Oldest Known Age: | 1080 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 4.5 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 2.42 |
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