Colemanite Mining

Colemanite

Description
Colemanite is a hydrated calcium borate, an altered variation of borax. Over 200 minerals contain boron, but colemanite is one of only a few which is commercially important. It contains 50% B2O3. It forms at a lower pH and warmer temperature than other borates including ulexite.

Colemanite

TypeCrystal System
MineralMonoclinic
Mineral ClassificationColor
InoboratesWhite, clear, colorless, gray
Chemical FormulaLuster
CaB3O4(OH)3·H2OVitreous
StreakFracture
WhiteConchoidal
Mohs Hardness 
4.5 

Uses
See Boron

Contact Us Now

Product image of Ball Mill
Product image of Gold Centrifugal Concentrator
Product image of Jaw Crusher
Product image of Jig Concentrator
Product image of Shaker Table
Product image of Trommel Screen
Product image of Trommel Scrubber

Ready to dive in mining?Free consult with our mining experts now.