IUPAC Name
Hydrated Borate Mineral
Cas Number
12046-12-7
HS Code
25280030
Formula
CaMgB6O8(OH)6·3H2O
Industry
Boron
Appearance
Colorless crystals or white granular powder
Common Names
HYDROBORACITE, HYDROBORACITE F
Packaging
25 @ 1 MT Jumbo bags, 25 MT / 20`FCL
Brief Overview
Hydroboracite is a hydrated borate mineral (hence the name) of calcium and magnesium, whose chemical composition is CaMgB6O8(OH)6·3H2O. Its name is In allusion to the composition, being a HYDRated BORAte. Hydroboracite is an uncommon borate mineral. It is one of the borate minerals that form vitreous, silky, fibrous crystal clusters. Hydroboracite is similar to Ulexite, which is another more common borate that forms similar fibrous aggregates and thus both minerals are not easy to distinguish. Hydroboracite's silky lustre is quite attractive.
Hydroboracite is widely used in the production of ceramic frits, enamels, glass fibre and particularly in Agriculture.
