IMA mineral species

Szaibélyite

MgBO₂(OH)

Nesoborate mineral.

Szaibélyite specimen
Szaibélyite Brosso Ben 4mm-9.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density2.657 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaMgBO₂(OH)
ElementsMg, B, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.657 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSza
Nickel–Strunz class6.BA.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Băița, Romania

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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.