Ameghinite

ameghinite

NaB3O3(OH)4

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Overview

Ameghinite, Na[H4B3O7] or NaB3O3(OH)4, is a mineral found in Argentina. It is a soft mineral with a Mohs hardness of 2–3. Ameghinite has a monoclinic crystal system. It was first described in 1967 for an occurrence in the Tincalayu Mine, Salar del Hombre Muerto, Salta, Argentina. It was named for Argentine geologist brothers, Carlos Ameghino (1865–1936) and Florentino Ameghino (1854–1911).

Scientific references

Ameghinite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3613934 Link
Ameghinite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ameghinite Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: NaB3O3(OH)4
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 6.CA.10
Crystal system: monoclinic
Specific gravity: 1.987

Image credits

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