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Name: Chelkarite
Cka
IMA Chemistry: CaMgB2O4Cl2·7H2O (?)
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Chelkarite contains elements:
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium (Mg)
Boron (B)
Oxygen (O)
Chlorine (Cl)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Kazakhstan
Year First Published: 1968
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Avrova N P, Bocharov V M, Khalturina I I, Yunosova Z R (1968) Mineralogy of borates in halogen formations, Geology and Exploration of Solid Mineral Deposits of Kazakhstan 1969, 169-173
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Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
Oldest Known Age: 354 Million Years Ago
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