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Inyoite

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Category
  
Nesoborates

Strunz classification
  
6.CA.35

Space group
  
P21/a

Formula (repeating unit)
  
CaB3O3(OH)5·4H2O

Crystal system
  
Monoclinic

Inyoite

Crystal class
  
Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol)

Inyoite, named after Inyo County, California, where it was discovered in 1914, is a colourless monoclinic mineral. It turns white on dehydration. Its chemical formula is Ca(H4B3O7)(OH)·4H2O or CaB3O3(OH)5·4H2O.

References

Inyoite Wikipedia