Priceite Explained
| Formula: | Ca2B5O7(OH)5·H2O[1] |
| Imasymbol: | Pce[2] |
| System: | Monoclinic |
| Color: | White; colourless in transmitted light |
| Mohs: | 3 |
Priceite is a white borate mineral. The mineral has been found in places such as Chetco, Oregon, Death Valley, and northwestern Turkey.[3] In 1862 small amounts of this mineral were mined from Chetco, Oregon.[4]
Priceite is rare and has only been found in a few ores.[5] It is related to colemanite.[6]
Name and etymology
The mineral is named after Thomas Price who is the first to study the mineral.[1] The mineral's former name was Pandermite after the Panderma area in Turkey.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Priceite on Mindat.
- Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3 . 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43 . 2021MinM...85..291W . 235729616 . free.
- Web site: Priceite mineral. 2021-09-03. Encyclopedia Britannica. en.
- Book: Garrett, Donald E.. Borates: Handbook of Deposits, Processing, Properties, and Use. 1998-08-10. Elsevier. 978-0-08-050021-8. xiii. en.
- Book: Panczner, William D.. Minerals of Mexico. 2013-06-29. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-1-4757-5848-1. 301. en.
- Book: Rutley, Frank. Rutley's Elements of Mineralogy. 2012-12-06. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-94-011-9769-4. 316. en.
- Web site: 2017-03-20. Priceite. 2021-09-03. National Gem Lab. en-US.
