IMA mineral species
Metaborite
HBO₂
Borate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density2.096 g/cm³
Light
| Chemical formula | HBO₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | H, B, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.096 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mbo |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.GD.10 |
“—” 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
- Metaborite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3855417 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Cubic