IMA mineral species
Hungchaoite
Mg(B₄O₇) * 9H₂O
Borate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Mg(B₄O₇) * 9H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, B, O, H |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Hch |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.DA.20 |
“—” 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
- Hungchaoite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3787626 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Triclinic