Tincal is a mineral of:

Correct answer: B. B

  • A. Al
  • B. B
  • C. Si
  • D. C

Explanation

Borax is the sodium salt of tetraboric acid. It is the most important of all borates .Borax occurs as a natural deposit called tincal in the dried up lakes of Tibet and California.Borax may also be obtained from tincal (Na2B4O7.10H2O) by treating tincalwith water and subsequently evaporating the clear solution, when crystalsof borax separate out.

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