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Nobleite

nobleite

CaB6O9(OH)2·3H2O

Nobleite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Nobleite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Nobleite is a rare borate mineral with the chemical formula CaB6O9(OH)2·3H2O. It was discovered in 1961, in Death Valley, California, and is named for Levi F. Noble, a USGS geologist, in honor of his contributions to the geology of the Death Valley region. Nobleite has also been identified at two localities in Chile and Argentina.

Scientific references

  1. Nobleite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1062982 Link
  2. Nobleite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobleite Link