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Inyoite

inyoite

CaB3O3(OH)5(H2O)3·H2O

Inyoite - ORDWAY-06 - Inder Lake - Kazakhstan Mineral Specimen

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Overview

Inyoite, named after Inyo County, California, where it was discovered in 1914, is a colourless monoclinic mineral. It turns white on dehydration. Its chemical formula is Ca(H4B3O7)(OH)·4H2O or CaB3O3(OH)5·4H2O. Associated minerals include priceite, meyerhofferite, colemanite, hydroboracite, ulexite and gypsum.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2

Scientific references

  1. Inyoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q980149 Link
  2. Inyoite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inyoite Link