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Gerstley Borate

ID: gerstley-borate

Description

A calcium borate substance exhibiting plasticity.

Chemical Analysis

OxideAnalysisFormulaTolerance
cao19.40%0.69-
k2o0.40%0.01-
mgo3.50%0.17-
na2o4.00%0.13-
b2o326.80%0.77-
al2o31.00%0.02-
sio214.80%0.49-
fe2o30.40%0.00-
p2o50.10%0.00-
tio20.10%0.00-
Oxide Weight140.40
Formula Weight199.15

Alternate Names

  • Colemanite
  • Calcium Borate
  • Borocalcite