IMA mineral species
Chelkarite
CaMgB₂O₄(Cl,OH)₂ * 5H₂O Or near, with Cl:OH = ₃:₁
Borate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | CaMgB₂O₄(Cl,OH)₂ * 5H₂O Or near, with Cl:OH = ₃:₁ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Mg, B, O, Cl, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cka |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.HA.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Chelkar salt dome, Kazakhstan
- 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
- Chelkarite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3667036 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species