IMA mineral species

Canavesite

Mg₂(HBO₃)(CO₃)·5H₂O

Borate-carbonate mineral.

White & Clear

Canavesite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaMg₂(HBO₃)(CO₃)·5H₂O
ElementsMg, H, B, O, C
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolCnv
Nickel–Strunz class6.HO.50

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