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Ezcurrite Mineral Data
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General Ezcurrite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na4B10O17•7(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 598.16 gm |
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Sodium 15.37 % Na 20.72 % Na2O |
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Boron 18.07 % B 58.19 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 2.36 % H 21.08 % H2O |
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Oxygen 64.19 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na4B10O17•7(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Probably formed from solutions derived from dehydration of borax in a discordant deposit in folded playa siltstones and sandstones. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1957 |
| Locality: |
Tincalayu borax deposit, Salar del Hombre Muerto, Salta Province, Argentina. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Juan Manuel de Ezcurra (1900-1970), Manager of the Compania Productora de Boratos, S.A., owner of the Tincalayu deposit, Argentina. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ezcurrite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 10278 |
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PDF 20-1084 |
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