IMA mineral species
Carboborite
Ca₂Mg[B(OH)₄]₂(CO₃)₂·4H₂O
Borate-carbonate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₂Mg[B(OH)₄]₂(CO₃)₂·4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Mg, B, O, H, C |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cab |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.AC.50 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Da Qaidam Hu, People's Republic of China
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Carboborite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3658269 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic