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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A natural [ | + | A natural [[borate]] mineral that is slightly different in composition than [[colemanite]]. Boro-calcite is occasionally used as a [[flux]] for stoneware glaze and as a component in fire-retardant paint. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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calcium borate; calcium pyroborate; calcium tetraborate | calcium borate; calcium pyroborate; calcium tetraborate | ||
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Insoluble in cold water. Slightly soluble in hot water. Soluble in dilute acids. | Insoluble in cold water. Slightly soluble in hot water. Soluble in dilute acids. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992 | * Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992 | ||
Latest revision as of 07:33, 10 May 2022
Description
A natural Borate mineral that is slightly different in composition than Colemanite. Boro-calcite is occasionally used as a Flux for stoneware glaze and as a component in fire-retardant paint.
Synonyms and Related Terms
calcium borate; calcium pyroborate; calcium tetraborate
Physical and Chemical Properties
Insoluble in cold water. Slightly soluble in hot water. Soluble in dilute acids.
| Composition | CaB4O7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 195.32 |
Resources and Citations
- Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry1691