Formula: CaB2O(OH)6.2H2O
Origin of name: from composition, water and borate
Crystal system: triclinic
Crystal class: 1
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: colourless
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: small grains
Hardness: 2.5
Specific gravity: 2.0
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: fluoresces violet under SW ultraviolet light
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