IMA mineral species

Kernite

Na₂B₄O₆(OH)₂·3H₂O

Inoborate mineral.

White & Clear

Kernite specimen
Kernite - USGS Mineral Specimens 692.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNa₂B₄O₆(OH)₂·3H₂O
ElementsNa, B, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolKer
Nickel–Strunz class6.DB.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kramer district, United States