Ekaterinite

Overview

Ca2B4O7(Cl,OH)2·2(H2O)
Fluorescence: phosphorescent	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.44 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Ekaterinite - 1  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	white, pink
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	hexagonal - pyramidal
Cleavage	distinct
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	pearly

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 26.07.03.01

Class: 26

Group: 26.07

Subgroup: 26.07.03 - ekaterinite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
26.07.03.01	ekaterinite	Ca2B4O7(Cl,OH)2·2(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 06.HA.40

Group : 06

Subgroup : HA

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
06.HA.40	ekaterinite	Ca2B4O7(Cl,OH)2·2(H2O)

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