Borax

= **Borax:** =



**Color and luster:** non-metallic, opague, chalky white

**Chemical composition:** Na 2 B 4 O 7 ·10H 2 O

**Crystal shape:** hexagonal

**Hardness:** 1.7

**Occurrence:** Borax occurs in evaporite deposits, salt lakes, playas, and is commonly well-crystallized. Borax is normally exported from turkey and california.

**Uses, interesting facts:** Borax is used in powdered hand soap, component of glass, pottery, ceramics, and detergent.

By Alesh Fremouw