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Ulexite Mineral Data
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General Ulexite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 405.23 gm |
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Sodium 5.67 % Na 7.65 % Na2O |
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Calcium 9.89 % Ca 13.84 % CaO |
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Boron 13.34 % B 42.95 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 3.98 % H 35.57 % H2O |
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Oxygen 67.12 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary borate mineral probably derived from alteration of borax under mild heat, pressure and addition of Ca. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1850 |
| Locality: |
Iquique, Tarapac�, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the German chemist, George Ludwig Ulex (1811-1883). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ulexite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 100565 |
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