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Halides and Borates

Halides are minerals that are characterized by the incorporation of a negatively charged chemical such as fluorine or chlorine. Borates are minerals characterized by the chemical compound BO₃, but the amount of boron and oxygen varies widely in the different borate minerals.

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Halides and Borates

Halides are minerals that are characterized by the incorporation of a negatively charged chemical such as fluorine or chlorine. Borates are minerals characterized by the chemical compound BO₃, but the amount of boron and oxygen varies widely in the different borate minerals.

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Halides and Borates

Halides are minerals that are characterized by the incorporation of a negatively charged chemical such as fluorine or chlorine. Borates are minerals characterized by the chemical compound BO3, but the amount of boron and oxygen varies widely in the different borate minerals.

Halides are minerals that are characterized by the incorporation of a negatively charged chemical such as fluorine or chlorine. Borates are minerals characterized by the chemical compound BO₃, but the amount of boron and oxygen varies widely in the different borate minerals.