Borcarite

Properties

Formula Ca4MgB4O6(CO3)2(OH)6
Abbreviation Bcr
Classifications Minerals containing CO3, Minerals containing OH
Luminescence emitters Dy, Mn, O
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1968 s.p.)
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Crystal symmetry Orthorhombic, Point group mm2, Space group Pca21 (#29)
Tags Carbonate , Hydroxide , Mineral, Borate

Composition

Element Atoms
C 2
H 6
Mg 1
O 18
Ca 4
B 4
Total: 35

Reference

Reference
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Gaft et al. 1979; 1981 4 0 0