
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
MgB6O10·7(H2O)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 375.27 gm)
Magnesium 6.48 %
MgBoron 17.28 %
B Hydrogen 3.76 %
H Oxygen 72.48 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Mg(B6O10)·7(H2O)

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1979

Locality:
TL: Austria, Schidmaur, near Admont
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
None

Color:
colorless.

Density:
1.82 - 1.87, Average = 1.84

Diaphaniety:
Transparent

Habits:
Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., ,

Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite

Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.

Streak:
white
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