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Kernite Mineral Data
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General Kernite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na2B4O6(OH)2•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 290.28 gm |
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Sodium 15.84 % Na 21.35 % Na2O |
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Boron 14.90 % B 47.97 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 3.13 % H 27.93 % H2O |
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Oxygen 66.14 % O |
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100.00 % 97.24 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na2B4O6(OH)3•3(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Continental sedimentary basins. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1927 |
| Locality: |
Boron, Kern County, California, the county that contains the fabulous borate deposits at Kramer. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after it's locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kernite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 10378 |
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PDF 25-1322 |
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Rasorite |
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