1.4" Translucent Hydroboracite Crystal - Germany

This is a very attractive, 1.4" long hydroboracite crystal from Kohnstein Quarry, arguably the best locality for the species. It comes with an acrylic display case and mineral tack.

About Hydroboracite

Hydroboracite is a hydrated borate mineral of calcium and magnesium, and a minor borate ore mineral. It was discovered in 1834 in the Inder lake, Atyrau Province of Kazakhstan.

General Chemical Formula - CaMgB₆O₈(OH)₆·3H₂O
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Hydroboracite
LOCATION
Kohnstein Quarry, Niedersachswerfen, Harztor, Nordhausen Dist., Thuringia, Germany
SIZE
1.4 x .25"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#317468