Native Boron
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About Native Boron
Formula:
B
Crystal System:
Amorphous
This page provides mineralogical data about Native Boron.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43412
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43412:4
Classification of Native Boron
1.C0.
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
C : Metalloids and Nonmetals
0 :
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
C : Metalloids and Nonmetals
0 :
Pronunciation of Native Boron
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Native Boron
Mindat Formula:
B
Element Weights:
| Element | % weight |
|---|---|
| B | 100.000 % |
Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Native Boron
Crystal System:
Amorphous
Synonyms of Native Boron
Common Associates
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 1.C0. | Deltanitrogen | N |
| 1.C0. | 'Nitrogen Ice' | N2 |
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.
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References for Native Boron
Localities for Native Boron
Showing 1 localities.
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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.
The Moon | |
| Mokhov et al. (2013) |
Luna 24 landing site, Mare Crisium, The Moon