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Admontite
Nesoborates
Admontite is a hydrated magnesium borate mineral with formula MgB6O10·7H2O.
Occurrence - In a gypsum deposit. Associations: gypsum , anhydrite, eugsterite.
It is named after Admont. Its Mohs scale rating is 2 to 3.
Identification
Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )
2
Density ( specific gravity )
1.442
1.504
Crystal ( diaphaneity )
Monoclinic