Nobleite

Nobleite
Nobleite, Death Valley, California
General
Category	Phylloborates
Chemical formula	CaB6O9(OH)2·3H2O
Strunz classification	06.FC.05

Nobleite is a rare borate mineral with the chemical formula CaB₆O₉(OH)₂·3(H₂O). It was discovered in 1961, in Death Valley, California, and is named for Levi F. Noble, a USGS geologist, in honor of his contributions to the geology of the Death Valley region.

Nobleite has also been identified at two localities in Chile and Argentina.

References

• Webmineral
• Mindata

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