Tincalconite
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Description
A borate mineral composed of hydrated sodium tetraborate. Tincalconite is a dull white powder that is commonly found on the surface of other borate minerals, such as borax and kernite.
Synonyms and Related Terms
jeweler's borax
| Composition | Na2B4O5(OH)4 - 3H2O |
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Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "tincalconite." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 9 Dec. 2004 .
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tincalconite (accessed Dec. 9, 2004)