Inyoite
| Inyoite | ||
|---|---|---|
Specific gravity 1.875 | | |
| Optical properties | Biaxial (−) | |
| Refractive index | nα = 1.495 nβ = 1.505 – 1.512 nγ = 1.520 | |
| Birefringence | Maximum δ = 0.025 | |
| Dispersion | Weak | |
| References | [2][3] | |
Inyoite, named after
monoclinic mineral. It turns white on dehydration. Its chemical formula is Ca(H4B3O7)(OH)·4H2O or CaB3O3(OH)5·4H2O.[3] Associated minerals include priceite, meyerhofferite, colemanite, hydroboracite, ulexite and gypsum.[2][3]
References
- S2CID 235729616.
- ^ a b Mindat.org
- ^ a b c Handbook of Mineralogy
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