Bechilite
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Formula:
CaB4O7 · 6H2O
A doubtful mineral, it may be a mixture or one or more of Sassolite, Ammonioborite, Gypsum and/or Larderellite.
Actually a mixture of sassolite and ammonioborite
Found as an incrustation in the boric acid lagoons of Larderello, Tuscany, Italy.
Actually a mixture of sassolite and ammonioborite
Found as an incrustation in the boric acid lagoons of Larderello, Tuscany, Italy.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
594
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:594:0
Similar Names
| Bicchulite | A valid IMA mineral species | Ca2(Al2SiO6)(OH)2 |
Chemistry of Bechilite
Mindat Formula:
CaB4O7 · 6H2O
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Bechilite
Hayesine (of Bechi) (in part)
Other Language Names for Bechilite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Bechilite
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References for Bechilite
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Localities for Bechilite
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Italy | |
| D'Achiardi G. (1932) +1 other reference |
