About Takedaite
A rare calcium borate. It's associated with purity, clarity, and aiding peaceful meditation.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, forms small prismatic crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Takedaite is classified as a borate mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Ca3B2O6. Common crystal habits include granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Borate
- Chemical Formula: Ca3B2O6
- IMA Symbol: Tkd[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 237.85 gm
- Predominant Geological Color: white, pale gray
- Crystal Habit: Granular
- Cleavage: {110} imperfect
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: white