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Ameghinite

Borates monoclinic #0168

Ameghinite is a mineral species described as borate mineral. It is classified under the Nickel-Strunz scheme and its reference data is listed below.

Formula NaB₃O₃(OH)₄
Strunz code 6.CA.10
Class Borates
Crystal system monoclinic
Type locality
Named after duo
Streak
Ameghinite specimen
Photo: David Hospital — CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Composition

O
65.32%
B
18.92%
Na
13.41%
H
2.35%

Molar mass 171.445 g/mol

Physical

Mohs
Density
1.987 g/cm³