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Esquema molecular
Canavesite
Mg2(CO3)(B2O4(OH)2)·5H2O
Description
Canavesite is a rare borate typically found as fibrous or acicular aggregates, originating in hydrothermal alteration environments.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
Mg2(CO3)(B2O4(OH)2)·5H2O
Classification
boratos
Crystal system
monoclínico
Luster
vítreo
Streak
blanco
Density
1.83 g/cm³
Mohs Scale — 2/10
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Referencia: Yeso
Color
#ffffff
#f0f8ff
blanco
Usos
Uso cotidiano
It has no practical daily uses due to its rarity and fragility.
Uso industrial
Exclusively of scientific interest and for mineralogical collecting.
Similar minerals
Derivatives and uses
Does not possess significant industrial derivatives.
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Mg · C · B · O · H
H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass1.008 u
Density0.0899 g/cm³
Melting point-259.2 °C
Boiling point-252.9 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
