Commonly found in evaporite deposits, salt lakes, playas and in solution in hot springs. Its name comes from the Arabic bauraq, meaning “white.” It was first discovered in 1546 in India.
Minerals
Commonly found in evaporite deposits, salt lakes, playas and in solution in hot springs. Its name comes from the Arabic bauraq, meaning “white.” It was first discovered in 1546 in India.
Mineral Photos courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College