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Record 1 2016-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A white triclinic mineral that consists of a sodium calcium borate hydroxide.

OBS

It forms rounded reniform masses of extremely fine acicular crystals and is usually associated with borax in saline crusts on alkali flats in arid regions.

OBS

Chemical formula: NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minerai renfermant du bore, du sodium et du calcium, d'où l'on peut tirer le borax et que l'on trouve en Amérique du Sud.

OBS

ulexite : étymologie : d'après le chimiste allemand G. Ludwig Ulex (1811-1883) qui découvrit l'espèce.

OBS

Formule chimique : NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: NaCaB5O6(OH)6•5H2O

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