IMA mineral species

Halurgite

Mg₄[B₈O₁₃(OH)₂]₂·7H₂O

Borate mineral.

Halurgite specimen
Halurgite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₄[B₈O₁₃(OH)₂]₂·7H₂O
ElementsMg, B, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHlg
Nickel–Strunz class6.HA.35

“—” 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

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.