The open encyclopedia of minerals
Mineralogist.org
Minerals A–ZSearchCollectionsBrowse by PropertyIdentify a SpecimenCompare MineralsLocalities MapGlossaryContribute Search the Database →

Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

VS
B
Name
—
Ca₆.₁₅Na₀.₈₅REE₂.₀₈[B₆O₇(OH)₃(O,OH)₃]₄·H₂O
Formula
—
Mineral Species
Entry type
—
Borates
Chemical class
—
Hexagonal
Crystal system
—
—
Mohs hardness
—
2.903
Specific gravity
—
—
Streak
—
Vitreous
Luster
—
—
Cleavage
—
P6/m
Space group
—
—
Structural group
—
Btc-Ce · Approved
IMA
—
1967
Named in
—
Colorless to white, may be pink to red from admixed hematite
Typical colors
—
Ca · Na · REE · B · O · H
Elements
—