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Laguna Borate

Gerstley Borate Alternative

Chemistry CaO 18.900 MgO 2.300 K2O 1.400 Na2O 4.000 Al2O3 8.100 B2O3 27.500 SiO2 18.700 Fe2O3 0.100

Volatiles LOI 19.000

Links to Other Materials

• Boraq - Related
• Gerstley Borate - Related
• Gillespie Borate - Related
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Miscellaneous

• Family: Flux Source
• Region: North America
• Mined At: Unspecified
• Raw Mineral: No
• Generic: No

Notes

A specially formulated flux containing a high percentage of boron. This material mimics the fluxing characteristics of Gerstley Borate.

Suppliers

• Laguna Clay Co
  

Authors

• Tony Hansen (Owner)

XML

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<oxide symbol="MgO" name="Magnesium Oxide, Magnesia" status="" percent="2.300" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="K2O" name="Potassium Oxide" status="" percent="1.400" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Na2O" name="Sodium Oxide, Soda" status="" percent="4.000" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Al2O3" name="Aluminum Oxide, Alumina" status="" percent="8.100" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="B2O3" name="Boric Oxide" status="" percent="27.500" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="SiO2" name="Silicon Dioxide, Silica" status="" percent="18.700" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Fe2O3" name="Iron Oxide, Ferric Oxide" status="" percent="0.100" tolerance=""/>
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<notes>
<note>A specially formulated flux containing a high percentage of boron. This material mimics the fluxing characteristics of Gerstley Borate.</note>
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