Mineral description : Szaibelyite

Szaibelyite from Tallgruvan, Norberg.

Mineral class Borates : Ascharite - Boracite group
Chemical formula (Mn,Mg)(OH)(BO2)
Crystal system  
Habitus Fibric aggregates, crusts and massive aggregates.
Cleavage  
Hardness 3-3.5
Density 3.30
Color White.
Streak  
Luster Dull to earthy.
Description  
Occurance  
Associates Ludwigite
Notes  
Locations A very rare mineral
  • Tallgruvan, Norberg. Found microscopically with ludwigite.

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