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Sassolite Mineral Data
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General Sassolite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
H3BO3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 61.83 gm |
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Boron 17.48 % B 56.30 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 4.89 % H 43.70 % H2O |
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Oxygen 77.63 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
H3BO3 |
| Environment: |
Volcanic fumaroles and hot springs. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1800 |
| Locality: |
Sasso and the Tuscan lagoons, between Volterra and Massa Marittima, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sassolite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Boric Acid |
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ICSD 61365 |
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PDF 30-199 |
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