Bakerite | |
Chemical Formula |
Ca4B4(BO4)(SiO4)3(OH)3·H2O |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
4 |
Specific Gravity |
2.88 |
Color |
Colorless, white |
Luster |
Vitreous, Dull |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.624 n = 1.635 n = 1.654 |
Diaphaneity |
Translucent |
Crystal Habit:Dense and microcrystalline, resembling unglazed porcelain. Nodules and veins. Stout rhombic prisms | |
Geological Setting:Veins in altered volcanics. |