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{{ | {{ Ore | ||
| | | name=Borax | ||
| | | freq=uncommon | ||
| | | hardness=2-2.5 | ||
| | | density=1.73 | ||
| | | chemf=Na2B4O7*10H2O | ||
| ishydroxide=yes | |||
| m1=B | |||
| m2=Na | |||
| oxide=B2O3 | |||
}} | }} | ||
Borax, along with [[kernite]] and [[colemanite]], is a primary ore of [[boron]]. It is readily soluble in water. It is found in small quantities globally, but in economically minable uantities in Turkey and California, USA | |||
Latest revision as of 22:34, 25 November 2024
| Frequency | uncommon |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 2-2.5 |
| Density | 1.73 |
| Chemical Formula | Na2B4O7•10H2O |
| Core Elements | B, Na |
Borax, along with kernite and colemanite, is a primary ore of boron. It is readily soluble in water. It is found in small quantities globally, but in economically minable uantities in Turkey and California, USA