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Bechilite

Formula:
CaB
 
4
O
 
7
·6H
 
2
O


A doubtful mineral, it may be a mixture or one or more of Sassolite, Ammonioborite, Gypsum and/or Larderellite.

Found as an incrustation in the boric acid lagoons of Larderello, Tuscany, Italy.

Classification of Bechilite

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Chemical Properties of Bechilite

Formula:
CaB
 
4
O
 
7
·6H
 
2
O
Essential elements:B, Ca, H, O
All elements listed in formula:B, Ca, H, O

Other Names for Bechilite

Other Languages:
German:Bechilit
Spanish:Bechilita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Bechilite

Reference List:Dana, J.D. (1868) System of Mineralogy, 5th. Edition, New York: 597.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 365.

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    Localities for Bechilite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Italy
     
    • Tuscany
      • Pisa Province
        • Pomarance
    		D'Achiardi G. (1932): Considerazioni e ricerche sulla larderellite, ammonioborite (?) e bechilite (?) di Larderello (Pisa). Periodico di Mineralogia - Roma pp. 36-42.
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